Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast experience with this Overnight Croissant French Toast Casserole. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this recipe features buttery croissants soaked in a luscious custard of eggs, milk, and sweet maple syrup, layered with mixed berries for a delightful burst of flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set it in the fridge overnight and wake up to a warm, comforting dish that’s sure to impress. Whether it’s for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any special occasion, this easy make-ahead casserole is packed with irresistible sweetness and makes mornings less stressful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 medium croissants
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups mixed berries
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup cream (or half-and-half)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a casserole dish with baking spray.
- Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over croissants, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Gently fold in mixed berries and cover with plastic wrap before refrigerating overnight.
- Before baking, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with more berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg