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Croissant French Toast Bake

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Indulge in this Croissant French Toast Bake, a decadent, buttery breakfast perfect for brunches, holidays, or feeding a crowd. Layers of flaky croissants soak up a sweet, spiced custard, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s both elegant and comforting. Make it ahead for stress-free mornings, then top with maple syrup, berries, or a crumble for a brunch that impresses every time.

  • Author: Chef Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

French Toast Casserole:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing baking dish

12 medium-sized croissants, ideally 1-day old

8 large eggs

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk (whole preferred, 2% works)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter.

  2. Slice croissants in half lengthwise and layer in the dish. Set remaining halves aside.

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in heavy cream and milk until smooth.

  4. Pour half of the custard over the first croissant layer, pressing gently to absorb.

  5. Layer remaining croissants on top and pour remaining custard over them. Cover with foil.

  6. Chill at least 30 minutes in the fridge, or overnight for best results. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking if chilled overnight.

  7. Bake 45–50 minutes, loosely covering with foil if browning too fast.

  8. Cool a few minutes, then serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, berries, or nuts.

Notes

  • Crumble Topping: Combine ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup butter, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt. Sprinkle on top before baking.
  • Fruit Additions: Layer berries, apples, or bananas between croissant layers.
  • Spiced Up: Add cardamom or allspice to custard.
  • Vegan Version: Use plant-based milk and vegan custard.
  • Chocolate Lovers: Add chocolate chips between layers or drizzle chocolate sauce on top.

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/croissant-french-toast-bake/