Description

Enjoy a decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole, featuring flaky croissants soaked in a creamy blend of cream cheese, eggs, milk, and sweet maple syrup, folded with fresh blueberries, baked to golden perfection. This rich and comforting casserole is perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

8 buttery, flaky croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces

Fruit

2 cups fresh or thawed blueberries

Cream Cheese Mixture

8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Prepare Croissants: Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, forming the base layer.
Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add ¾ cup maple syrup, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly until fully combined and creamy.
Add Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh or thawed blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed but not crushed.
Assemble Casserole: Pour the cream cheese and blueberry mixture evenly over the croissant pieces in the baking dish. Use a spatula to gently press down the croissants so they absorb the creamy liquid.
Soak: Allow the assembled casserole to sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature, giving the croissants time to soak up the custard mixture for better texture and flavor.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set and firm to the touch.
Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally drizzle with additional maple syrup for extra sweetness and enjoy warm.

Notes

Using day-old croissants can enhance the texture as they absorb the custard better.
Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used; if frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid before folding.
For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with 2% or almond milk, though taste and texture will vary slightly.
Maple syrup can be adjusted based on sweetness preference; honey can be used as a substitute.
Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently in the oven to maintain a crispy top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: blueberry casserole, cream cheese casserole, croissant casserole, breakfast casserole, baked breakfast, brunch recipe, maple syrup dessert