Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole is a delightful breakfast or brunch treat featuring flaky croissants, creamy cheese, and fresh blueberries baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Spread cream cheese evenly over the croissant pieces in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle fresh blueberries over the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, cream cheese, and blueberries.
- Press down gently to soak the croissants, then let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking, or serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.