Name: Berry Bliss Croissant Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: PT-491676H20M53S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 large croissants, sliced into 1-inch cubes (10 packed cups); 4 cups mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries); 14 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 6 eggs, room temperature; 2 cups half-and-half, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (for glaze); 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for glaze)

Description

This Berry Bliss Croissant Casserole is a delightful brunch dish made with buttery croissants, mixed berries, and a creamy lemon-kissed custard, topped with a luscious cream cheese lemon glaze. Perfect for an overnight prep and a cozy morning bake!

Ingredients

8 large croissants, sliced into 1-inch cubes (10 packed cups)
4 cups mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
14 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs, room temperature
2 cups half-and-half, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread croissant cubes on a large baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes until golden and toasted. Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs, half-and-half, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until smooth.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Layer half of the toasted croissants and berries. Pour half of the custard over. Repeat with remaining croissants, berries, and custard. Press gently to submerge the croissants.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature while preheating oven to 350°F.
Bake covered for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden.
While casserole is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm casserole before serving. Optionally, dust with extra powdered sugar.

Notes

Best when assembled the night before for easy morning baking.
Use fresh or frozen berries – no need to thaw frozen berries.
Substitute croissants with brioche or challah if desired.
Let casserole sit at room temp before baking to ensure even cooking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 620
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 195mg