Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole
Indulge in a delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole, where flaky croissants meet juicy blueberries in a creamy custard, perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish.
- Scatter the torn croissant pieces in the greased baking dish and nestle fresh blueberries amongst them.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the cream cheese, whisking until blended.
- Pour the mixture over the croissants and blueberries, pressing down lightly to soak.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking for better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg