Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of this Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole, where buttery croissants embrace a rich cream cheese filling and juicy blueberries. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this dish transforms any morning into a memorable feast. With its inviting aroma and luscious flavors, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants, halved
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Arrange the croissant halves in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and maple syrup until smooth. Mix in one egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Fold half of the blueberries into the egg mixture and pour evenly over the croissants.
- Scatter the remaining blueberries on top and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg