Description
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole recipe is a cozy, make-ahead breakfast bake featuring buttery croissants, creamy custard, tangy cream cheese, and juicy blueberries. Perfect for brunch or holiday mornings, this casserole is easy, rich, and family-approved.
Ingredients
4 large croissants
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slice the croissants in half or thirds and arrange half in a greased baking dish.
2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, and mix until creamy.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the croissants. Add blueberries evenly across.
4. Top with remaining croissant pieces to create layered texture.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and heavy cream to form custard.
6. Pour custard evenly over the croissants and press gently to help absorb.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden.
9. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use slightly stale croissants for best texture.
You can substitute raspberries or strawberries for blueberries.
Letting it rest overnight enhances the flavor and custard absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg