Description
Wake up to something truly special with this Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole — a rich, creamy, and flaky delight that brings together buttery croissants, luscious cream cheese, and sweet bursts of blueberries. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, or a weekend treat, this easy recipe turns leftover croissants into something magical. Whether you’re searching for breakfast ideas, dessert casseroles, or simple food ideas for gatherings, this dish delivers comforting flavors with very little prep. It’s one of those breakfast ideas you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
6 large buttery croissants (preferably day-old), torn into large chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
0.5 tsp lemon zest (optional)
1 pinch salt
Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Tear the croissants into large bite-sized pieces and scatter half of them evenly into the dish.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar until light and smooth.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
4. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of croissants. Sprinkle half of the blueberries. Add remaining croissants, followed by the rest of the cream mixture and blueberries.
5. Press gently to help the croissants soak up the custard. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden and center is just set.
7. Cool for 10–15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Let the croissants sit out a day for better custard absorption.
If using frozen blueberries, toss them in a little flour to prevent bleeding.
Allow casserole to rest before baking — overnight is best for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg