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Decadent Croissant French Toast Casserole

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A rich and indulgent French toast casserole made with day-old croissants soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard with cream cheese, perfect for Mother’s Day brunch or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large day-old croissants, sliced into thick chunks
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (360 ml)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • Butter, for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
  • Maple syrup or fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Tear or slice day-old croissants into roughly 2-inch pieces and spread evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Soften cream cheese by microwaving for 15 seconds if needed, then fold gently into the custard mixture using a rubber spatula.
  4. Slowly pour the custard evenly over the croissant pieces, pressing lightly with a spatula to help them absorb the liquid. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove foil and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crisp and the inside is soft and custardy. Tent with foil midway if the top browns too fast.
  6. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving. Drizzle with warm maple syrup or scatter fresh berries if desired.

Notes

Use day-old croissants for best texture; fresh croissants may become soggy. Soaking overnight improves custard absorption and flavor. Tent with foil during baking if top browns too quickly. Let casserole sit at room temperature 10 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.

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