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Cinnamon Croissant French Toast Bake

Cinnamon Croissant French Toast Bake with Berries and Cream Cheese

Deliciously indulgent Cinnamon Croissant French Toast Bake featuring flaky croissants, creamy filling, and fresh berries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 262
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 cups day old croissants roughly torn (about 12-16 croissants)
  • 1 jar high quality fruit preserves 10 ounce, such as blueberry, strawberry, or blackberry
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • 6 tablespoons cold salted butter thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • powdered sugar for serving
  • maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add the torn croissants and gently toss with egg mixture. Arrange half the croissants in the prepared baking dish. Dollop the jam and cream cheese over the croissants. Add the remaining croissants overtop. It's OK if not all of the jam and cream cheese are fully covered. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the croissants.
  3. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  4. Lay the thinly sliced butter over the croissants. Transfer to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the French toast is golden and crisp. If the tops of the croissants begin to brown too quickly, loosely cover the french toast with foil.
  5. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Stir in 1 tablespoon powdered sugar or maple syrup, if desired.
  6. Serve the french toast warm, topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, and maple syrup. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Consider using different fruit preserves such as raspberry or apricot for a twist. Add a sprinkle of nutmeg or swap in ricotta cheese for the cream cheese.

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