Description
A comforting casserole combining buttery croissants and juicy blueberries in a creamy custard, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Buttery croissants
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 4 Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the croissants into pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together the cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Add the blueberries evenly on top.
- Dot with butter and let it sit for a few minutes to soak in.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden and set.
- Serve warm, optionally with blueberry sauce.
Notes
Use day-old croissants for better absorption. Try adding seasonal fruits like raspberries or peaches for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg