Berry Stuffed Croissant French Toast Bake
Breakfast just got a whole lot sweeter with this Berry Stuffed Croissant French Toast Bake! Large croissants are stuffed full of a sweet berry and cream cheese filling and baked in the oven for a decadent brunch perfect for weekends, holidays, and everything in between.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, cheesecake, cheesecake bread pudding, cheesecake french toast, cream cheese french toast, croissant bread pudding, croissant french toast, easy brunch recipe, filled french toast, french toast, sweet breakfast
Servings: 8 servings
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 7-8 large croissants
In a large mixing bowl add eggs, heavy cream, milk, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until just combined.
6 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
In a second bowl add cream cheese, and remaining sugar. Mix until smooth. Fold in the berries.
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1/2 cup diced strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries
Slice the croissants down the center, to make a "pocket" add 2-3 Tablespoons of the cream cheese filling. Arrange in a 13x9 greased baking dish.
7-8 large croissants
Pour the custard filling over the croissants. Cover. and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Shower with a dusting of powdered sugar!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1183IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg