Name: Holiday Berry French Toast Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 croissants torn into pieces; 6 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup fresh blackberries; 1 cup blueberries; 1 cup raspberries; butter for greasing dish; powdered sugar for dusting

Description

This festive bake features torn croissants soaked in a creamy custard and layered with fresh blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a golden, crowd-pleasing brunch. Perfect for make-ahead holiday mornings, it combines ease and indulgence in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

6 croissants torn into pieces

6 large eggs

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup fresh blackberries

1 cup blueberries

1 cup raspberries

butter for greasing dish

powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. Tear croissants into bite sized pieces and arrange half in the dish.

3. Scatter half of the blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the croissants.

4. Layer remaining croissant pieces and berries on top.

5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.

6. Pour the custard over the croissant and berry layers and press gently to soak.

7. Cover and let rest for 20–30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and custard is set.

9. Let cool 10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: brunch
Method: bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: holiday berry french toast, brunch french toast, berry french toast bake, mixed berry croissant bake, festive brunch recipe