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.
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
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Submerge each croissant half into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak fully.
- Arrange the soaked croissants in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them as needed. Pour any remaining custard mixture over the layered croissants.
- 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.
- 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.