Berry Stuffed Croissant French Toast Bake (2024)

This Berry Stuffed Croissant French Toast Bake is nothing short of a breakfast masterpiece! Large, fluffy croissants are stuffed with a luscious filling of sweet berries and creamy cheese and then baked to perfection in the oven. This decadent dish makes for an incredible breakfast or brunch that’s perfect for lazy weekends, festive holidays, and everything in between.

As the aroma of baked croissants and berries fills your kitchen, you’ll know you’re in for a treat! Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to a sweet, drool-worthy morning meal that makes any morning feel like a special occasion.

What Is Croissant French Toast Bake?

An elevated version of standard oven-baked French toast recipes, this croissant French toast bake features jumbo croissants that are stuffed full of a cream mixture. Coated with a classic egg mixture, the finished result is giant flaky croissants that are crisp on the outside yet soft and sweet in the center. Plus, this is so easy to make ahead of time and perfect for serving a crowd!

Sweet Ingredients You’ll Need

For this croissant French toast bake, we took all of the standard components of French toast and made them even sweeter! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Eggs – Crucial to any French toast recipe, eggs are used to lock in moisture and provide structure to the custard coating.
• Milk and Heavy Cream – When combined with eggs, these create the most indulgent custard that soaks into your croissants for the most decadent taste. For extra richness, swap out the milk with half and half or more heavy cream. Or, to make this recipe dairy-free use non-dairy milk instead!
• Flavor Enhancers – Cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt are used to enhance the natural sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.
• Cream Cheese – Softened at room temperature, this combines with the berries for a dessert-like filling.
• Berries – For incredible flavor and the prettiest colors, we used a combination of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries!
• Croissants – We highly recommend using pre-baked jumbo croissants as they are easiest to stuff. It might sound weird, but make sure they are stale! This will allow them to soak up the custard for thick, sweet bread.

How to Make Berry French Toast Boats

Bright and beautiful once baked, this croissant french toast looks like it took all day to make! Luckily, it comes together in just a few minutes and soaks overnight for a quick brunch that tastes even better than it looks. Just follow the instructions below!

1. Whisk together the ingredients for the custard.
2. In a second bowl, combine the cream cheese and remaining sugar until a smooth texture is formed. Then, gently fold in the berries.
3. Slice the croissants down the center, but don’t slice all the way through! You just want to create a sort of pocket to hold the filling.
4. Stuff each croissant with the cream cheese filling, and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
5. Pour the custard on top, making sure to fully coat each croissant. Cover the baking pan, and refrigerate it overnight.
6. In the morning, preheat the oven, and bake your berry French toast uncovered until the bread is golden brown.
7. Shower with powdered sugar, and serve warm!

Do I Have to Use Croissants?

Rich, buttery, and sinfully delicious, there’s just something truly special about croissant French toast. However, if you don’t have any or can’t find them when you run to the store, don’t worry! Any thick, dense bread like Challah, Brioche, or French will do.

Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

Yes! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or, freeze it for up to 3 months! Then, when you’re ready to serve, just let it thaw in the fridge overnight, and warm it in the oven.

More Brunch-Worthy French Toast Recipes

Get ready to take your breakfast game to the next level with these indulgent baked French toast recipes! Whether you’re craving classic flavors or want to explore new delicious combinations, these dishes are sure to satisfy:

• A breakfast or brunch you’ll look forward to eating, this Nutella Stuffed Croissant French Toast is made with decadent Nutella and flakey, buttery croissants!
• We took our favorite dessert and turned it into a sweet breakfast with this Pain au Chocolat French Toast.
• Simple and delicious, this Baked Cinamon French Toast comes together with just a handful of ingredients.
• A hands-off recipe, this Sheet Pan French Toast allows you to set a timer and come back to a drool-worthy breakfast or brunch.