Croissant French Toast Bake

4.50 from 12 votes

Croissant French Toast Bake

Add an extra layer of decadence to breakfast with this sweet and simple croissant French toast bake! Ready in less than an hour, it’s full of flaky croissant pieces, rich custard, and sweet vanilla. Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, freshly whipped cream, and berries for a truly show-stopping dish!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: Baking, Bread, Breakfast

Servings: servings

Calories: 526kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

9x13 baking pan
Silicone Pastry Brush
Large Measuring Cup
Whisk

Ingredients

2 pounds croissants, day old and torn into large pieces (about 12 - 18 croissants, depending on the size)
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and divided
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, 6 tablespoon of the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Set aside.
Using a pastry brush, spread the remaining 2 tablespoon of the melted butter over the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking pan. Add the torn croissant pieces.
Evenly pour the custard over the croissant pieces. Press down slightly with hands to ensure the custard is being soaked into all the bread pieces. Toss gently, if desired, taking care not to tear up the croissant pieces too much
Bake in preheated oven for 45 - 60 minutes, or until edges are deeply golden brown and center is set. A shorter bake time will produce a croissant bake that's more gooey in the center.
Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving with freshly whipped cream, powdered sugar, and fresh berries.

To Prepare the Casserole the Night Before

Prepare the casserole as directed above through adding the custard to the croissant pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove from the fridge and remove plastic while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the casserole in preheated oven 45 - 60 minutes, or until edges are deeply golden brown and center is set.

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