Description

This Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole is a comforting and decadent breakfast or brunch dish that combines flaky buttery croissants with a creamy, sweet cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberries. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole soaks up the luscious flavors of maple syrup and vanilla, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

Scale

Croissants

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 into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, creating the base of the casserole.
Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in ¾ cup of the maple syrup, the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
Add Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh or thawed blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to crush the berries.
Combine and Soak: Pour the cream cheese and blueberry mixture evenly over the croissant pieces in the baking dish. Use a spatula to gently press down on the croissants so they absorb the creamy liquid.
Rest: Allow the casserole to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to let the croissants soak up the flavorful liquid thoroughly.
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 does not jiggle.
Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, drizzle with additional maple syrup for extra sweetness and enjoy the warm, comforting dish.

Notes

Using day-old croissants can help them absorb the custard mixture better without becoming too soggy.
Feel free to substitute blueberries with other berries like raspberries or blackberries based on availability.
For a lighter option, you may use low-fat cream cheese and milk, but the texture will be less rich.
Allowing the casserole to rest before baking is crucial for the croissants to soak up all the flavors thoroughly.
The casserole can be refrigerated overnight after assembling and baked the next morning for a convenient make-ahead dish.

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

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