Description
Wake up to the perfect combination of buttery croissants, sweet strawberries, and creamy filling with this Strawberries & Cream Croissant Bake. A decadent breakfast or brunch dish that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress, it’s ideal for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Croissant Bake:
- 6 large croissants
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons St. Germain (elderflower liqueur) or orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
For the Caramelized Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the Topping:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon St. Germain (or orange juice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with butter.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, St. Germain, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fill the Croissants
- Slice a small pocket into each croissant.
- Mix cream cheese and strawberry jam in a bowl, leaving some streaks for a marbled effect.
- Pipe or spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling into each croissant pocket.
- Dip the Croissants
- Dip each filled croissant into the egg mixture, soaking each side for about 1 minute.
- Arrange the croissants in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the Croissants
- Brush any leftover egg mixture over the croissants.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the Caramelized Topping
- Melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Drizzle the mixture over the baked croissants.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the topping is caramelized.
- Prepare the Strawberry Topping
- Toss sliced strawberries with St. Germain, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Let sit for a few minutes to marinate.
- Serve
- Top warm croissants with marinated strawberries and whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of jam or omit the caramelized topping.
- Use fresh croissants for the best results.
- Substitute St. Germain with orange juice or rum for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired