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Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole

Indulge in a warm, custardy casserole featuring buttery croissants, luscious cream cheese, and sweet blueberries, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 4 pieces buttery croissants, torn into pieces Use day-old croissants for optimal texture.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk Skim or non-dairy alternatives can be used.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be substituted for a nutty flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Soften beforehand to prevent lumps.
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen Can substitute with raspberries or strawberries.
For Greasing
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a suitable baking dish with butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, whisking until well blended.
  3. Fold in the torn croissant pieces gently and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to soak up the custard.
  4. In another bowl, blend the cream cheese with half of the blueberries.
Assembly
  1. Place half of the croissant mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Add dollops of the blueberry cream cheese mixture.
  3. Top with the remaining croissant mixture and scatter the remaining blueberries on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the middle is set.
  2. Allow to cool slightly before serving, and consider drizzling warm blueberry sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best results. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.

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