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Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole – Easy Breakfast Or Brunch Bake

Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole – Your New Go-To Brunch Bake

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole is an easy breakfast or brunch bake that combines buttery croissants, creamy custard, and juicy blueberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 croissants Day-old Croissants Torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Optional
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup For drizzling

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by tearing your day-old croissants into bite-sized pieces, arranging them evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar and a splash of vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream, adding cinnamon if desired. Pour this mixture over the croissants.
  4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the croissant and custard layers, then sprinkle blueberries throughout.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown and set.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole is best made with day-old croissants to prevent sogginess and can be made ahead of time.

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