Description
A quick and easy breakfast or brunch dish featuring buttery croissants soaked in rich, creamy vanilla custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large buttery croissants, cut into halves or quarters
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Arrange the cut croissants in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, ensuring each piece is well-soaked.
- Gently press down the croissants to absorb the custard.
- Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes before baking, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool for a few minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
This recipe is customizable with different add-ins like fruits or nuts, and can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg