Croissant French Toast Bake

Croissant French Toast Bake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Elevate your brunch game with this decadent Croissant French Toast Bake. Buttery, flaky croissants soak up a rich custard, transforming into a golden-brown masterpiece perfect for impressing guests or indulging on a special weekend morning. It's surprisingly simple to make, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Cholesterol
    163 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    361 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Whisk the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Soak the Croissants: Dip each croissant half into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully saturated. Allow excess to drip off slightly. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Arrange and Bake: Arrange the soaked croissants in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them as needed to fit snugly. Pour any remaining egg mixture evenly over the croissants. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven until the croissants are golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

06

Step

Rest and Serve: Let the bake stand for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the custard to set slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with fresh berries and/or maple syrup. (15 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of orange zest to the custard mixture.
If you're preparing this bake ahead of time, assemble it up to the baking step and refrigerate overnight. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Day-old croissants work best for this recipe as they absorb the custard more readily. However, fresh croissants will also work; just be gentle when soaking them.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Destiny Beahan

    Super easy to make ahead. I assembled it the night before and baked it in the morning.

  • Hildegard Kilback

    I think adding a bit of orange zest to the egg mixture would be a nice touch.

  • Kylee Parker

    My kids devoured this! It's a new family favorite.

  • Nova Oreilly

    The bake time was spot on for my oven. I added a streusel topping for extra sweetness.

  • Berry Kuhlman

    I used almond milk and it worked perfectly!

  • Aidan Gutmann

    I love that it wasn't overly sweet. The berries and maple syrup add just the right amount of sweetness.

  • Saige Beer

    Make sure your croissants aren't too stale or they won't soak up the custard properly.

  • Roslyn Mraz

    Next time, I'll try using chocolate croissants for an even more decadent treat!

  • Cullen Gorczany

    This recipe was a HUGE hit at my brunch! Everyone raved about it.

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