Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 large croissants (sliced into 1" cubes)
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed berries ((raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries))
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or 2% milk)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream ((can sub half-and-half or milk))
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instruction

  • Grease an 8x8" baking dish, fill with sliced croissants and mixed berries. Set aside.
  • Add cream cheese to mixing bowl and beat with hand mixer until smooth. Add milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest and beat until combined.
  • Pour mixture over croissants and berries.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove baking dish from refrigerator and let sit on the counter.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until golden and when a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • While casserole is baking, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine until smooth and pourable.
  • Drizzle glaze over croissant puff after it's finished baking. Serve warm.