Description
A sweet and flaky strawberry croissant french toast made with buttery croissants, fresh strawberries, creamy custard, and warm cinnamon perfect for brunch or holiday mornings.
Ingredients
4 large croissants (preferably day-old)
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, mint leaves
Instructions
Slice croissants in half horizontally and lightly toast if too soft.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Grease a baking dish with butter and arrange bottom halves of croissants in the dish.
Layer with sliced strawberries, then top with croissant tops.
Pour the custard evenly over the croissants and gently press down to soak.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
Let cool slightly, then serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use stale or day-old croissants for better absorption and texture. You can swap strawberries for raspberries or add a layer of cream cheese for extra richness. This recipe can also be baked in muffin tins for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: strawberry croissant french toast, croissant custard bake, berry breakfast casserole, brunch croissant toast