Ingredients
- 6 large croissants (preferably day-old)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter (for greasing the pan)
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Slice or tear croissants into large pieces and arrange in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, both sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard evenly over the croissants, pressing down slightly to help soak it up.
- If prepping ahead, cover and refrigerate overnight. Otherwise, let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until the top is golden and custard is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Top with powdered sugar, syrup, or berries if desired.
Notes
- Day-old croissants work best for absorbing the custard without getting soggy.
- To keep the top crispy when reheating, use the oven instead of the microwave.
- Try adding chocolate chips, sliced bananas, or fresh berries before baking.
- Use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- This bake can be prepped ahead and stored overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
