Do you ever buy those giant trays of croissants from costco? This recipe is for you! It’s easy, completely customizable, and perfect for feeding a crowd. This berry cream cheese croissant bake would be perfect for brunch, or as a holiday morning breakfast. You can prepare it ahead of time and pop it in the oven in the morning.
I used strawberry preserves and topped my french toast with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and black berries. You could easily swap out the type of preserves or fresh berries based on your preferences.
Mix together 5 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 tbsp vanilla, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp syrup
Tear croissants into large pieces. Stir into egg mixture until fully coated.
Pour croissant egg mixture into greased 9x13 baking dish. Spoon 1 cup strawberry preserves in dollops across the top of croissants. Do the same with 4 oz of cream cheese. Cover with foil and allow to sit in fridge for an hour, or overnight.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes. remove foil and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until top of croissants have browned.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together 5 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 tbsp vanilla, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp syrup
Tear croissants into large pieces. Stir into egg mixture until fully coated.
Pour croissant egg mixture into greased 9x13 baking dish. Spoon 1 cup strawberry preserves in dollops across the top of croissants. Do the same with 4 oz of cream cheese. Cover with foil and allow to sit in fridge for an hour, or overnight.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 40 minutes. remove foil and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until top of croissants have browned.