Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole
A delightful casserole made with flaky croissants, creamy custard, and fresh blueberries, perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants, torn into pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: blueberry sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the torn croissants to the egg mixture, ensuring they’re thoroughly soaked.
- Loosen the softened cream cheese in a separate bowl for easy spreading.
- Grease a baking dish and layer the soaked croissant pieces evenly in it.
- Spoon the blueberry cream cheese mixture over the croissant layer, then sprinkle the fresh blueberries on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and drizzling with optional blueberry sauce.
Notes
For best texture and flavor, consider using day-old croissants. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen.