Triple Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake
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Summer weekend mornings are just better when you have this Triple Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake! Made with buttery croissants that have been soaked in a vanilla and lemon-y egg custard, and topped with three different types of berries. Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries! Then, it’s baked until golden brown and puffy, served while it’s warm still warm with a dollop of Chantilly Cream and a dusting of powdered sugar. Every bite of this berry bake is sweet, custard-y, a touch lemon-y, and bursting with berries! It’s the perfect treat to serve this weekend, for brunch, or whenever. So simple, but so good!
About The Recipe
Happy Friday, everyone!
When looking through the fridge a few days ago, we found that we still have a BUNCH of berries left! So, we were trying to figure out what to make. Thankfully, my mom and I had just made a batch of croissants…because, let’s be honest, is there ANYTHING better than some croissants and berries?
One of our most popular posts is our Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole! It’s so delicious and one of our favorite bakes to make, especially during the holiday’s! So, we thought we would give it a summertime upgrade.
In our fridge, we had some blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. Oh, and, of course, staples for a quick and easy custard.
When baking, we did find that you NEED to cover this casserole about 35 minutes into baking. It’s no where near baked at this point, but if you don’t, the berries will burn! Other than that, this casserole is an absolute breeze. All you need to do is mix it up, let it sit for a few minutes, bake it, and enjoy while it still warm.
Every bite is fruity, sweet, custard-y, light, fluffy…and SO. GOOD.
I love to finish this casserole with a dollop of Chantilly cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, and maybe a drizzle of honey or maple syrup! Either way, it’s so delicious and truly the perfect summertime breakfast bake to enjoy the weekend.
Reasons You Will Love This Triple Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake
- Made with THREE different types of berries.
- Super simple to make.
- A crowd pleaser!
- Light, fluffy, custard-y, and perfectly sweet.
- Store-bought croissants or homemade can be used to make this delicious bake.
Equipment Needed
- Large Casserole
- Serrated Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
- Croissants
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Sliced Strawberries
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Salted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Zest
How To Make Triple Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake
Step 1: Slice croissants
Slice croissant in half vertically.
Arrange in bottom of casserole. Top with berries. Set aside.
Step 2: Make custard
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
Step 3: Ladle over casserole
Ladle over top of berries. Let stand for 30 minutes, or until most of the custard has been absorbed.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes, covering after 35 minutes. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Berry Breakfast Bake FAQ’s
Can I only use one type of berry? Of course! Just make sure to increase the amount of berries to 3 cups of the berry of your choice.
Do I have to use croissants for this recipe? While croissants are preferable, you can use any kind of bread! Stale white bread is a great bread to use for this casserole.
Why is there lumps of butter in my custard? For this to happen, the custard was still too cold when you added the melted butter. Make sure all of your ingredients are room temperature! You can still use the custard, but it may be a little greasier than it should be.
Why did my casserole sink after baking? This is totally normal! As the casserole bakes, the steam makes it rise. Once it’s out of the oven and starts to cool, the casserole will deflate. There’s nothing wrong!
Topping Ideas
This casserole is delicious on it’s own, but it’s even BETTER with toppings, you know? Here are a few of our favorite things to top/serve with this casserole.
- Powdered Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Chantilly Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream
How To Store
Once this is baked and cooled, you can store this casserole, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat it, you can either place the casserole in the oven for 10-15 minutes (or until fully reheated), or cut off a slice, place it on a plate, and microwave it for 30 seconds – 1 minute, or until reheated.
Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like: Mixed Berry Crisp, Lemon Blueberry Scones, Apricot Lemon Clafoutis, Strawberry Jam Brioche Doughnuts
Expert Tips
- Make sure to wash and dry your berries!
- The ingredients for the custard need to be room temperature. That way, when you mix in the melted butter, it won’t clump.
- If you have larger croissants, you will need to cut them smaller.
- This casserole takes a while to bake! Be sure to cover it with foil about 35 minutes into baking.
- The casserole will rise while it’s baking. When it’s done, it will be puffy all over (even in the middle!).
- You may need to adjust cooking time based on size and shape of casserole!
- This casserole sinks after it’s taken out of the oven.
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Triple Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
- 12 small croissants
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 6 large eggs
- 1¾ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup salted butter,, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Spray a 10 inch x 14 inch casserole with cooking spray.
- Slice croissant in half vertically.
- Arrange in bottom of casserole.
- Top with berries. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- Ladle over top of berries.
- Allow to stand for 30 minutes before baking.
- While casserole is standing, heat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes, covering after 35 minutes.
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes + Tips!
- Make sure to wash and dry your berries!
- The ingredients for the custard need to be room temperature. That way, when you mix in the melted butter, it won’t clump.
- If you have larger croissants, you will need to cut them smaller.
- This casserole takes a while to bake! Be sure to cover it with foil about 35 minutes into baking.
- The casserole will rise while it’s baking. When it’s done, it will be puffy all over (even in the middle!).
- You may need to adjust cooking time based on size and shape of your casserole!
- This casserole sinks after it’s taken out of the oven.
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Nutrition
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Can I use frozen berry mix? Can I put them in frozen?
Thanks,
Betty
Hi Betty! You can use a frozen berry mix (just make sure it’s not sweetened!), but the fruit needs to be thawed. If you put them in frozen, as they thaw, it will release too much liquid and ruin the casserole. Hope this helps! x, Caylie