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Croissant French Toast Bake

This Croissant French Toast Bake is an ideal choice for hosting or holiday brunches, offering a sophisticated twist on traditional French toast or bread pudding. With its golden-brown, crispy-topped croissants, this dish looks impressively intricate but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Stand Time: 15 mins 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 People
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large croissants split horizontally (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Confectioner's sugar fresh berries, or maple syrup for serving

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  3. Submerge each croissant half into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak fully.
  4. Arrange the soaked croissants in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them as needed. Pour any remaining custard mixture over the layered croissants.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the dish to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with your choice of toppings, such as fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup.