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Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole

A delicious and comforting dish perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining flaky croissants, creamy cheese, and sweet blueberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Croissant Base
  • 4 large buttery croissants, torn into pieces Stale croissants work best.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Blueberry Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's well softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used but should not be thawed.
For Serving
  • Blueberry sauce (optional) Drizzle for extra sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the torn croissant pieces and let them soak in the mixture for about 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the blueberries until combined.
Assembly & Baking
  1. In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the soaked croissant mixture, followed by spoonfuls of the blueberry cream cheese mixture.
  2. Add the remaining croissant mixture on top and gently press down.
  3. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  4. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or using different types of bread like brioche or challah.