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Croissant French Toast Bake


  • Author: Sarah White
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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