Description
- A deliciously indulgent baked French toast made with buttery croissants, eggs, heavy cream, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 24 large eggs
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 32 large croissants (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved horizontally
- Confectioner’s sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange halved croissants in the dish, cut side up.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the middle.
- Serve with confectioner’s sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup.
Notes
This recipe can be assembled the night before and baked the next morning for a convenient breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Croissant French Toast Bake