Blueberry Cream Cheese Croissant Casserole (Printable Version)

Buttery croissants baked with creamy cheese filling and fresh blueberries until golden

# What You Need:

→ Pastry and Filling

01 - 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Custard

06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Topping

10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
11 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Slice croissants into 1–2 inch pieces. Arrange half the pieces in the bottom of the prepared dish and scatter half the blueberries evenly on top.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Dollop or spread the cream cheese mixture over the croissants and berries in the baking dish.
05 - Layer the remaining croissant pieces and blueberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
06 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and 1/3 cup sugar until thoroughly combined.
07 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the entire casserole. Press the croissants down gently with a spatula to ensure they absorb the liquid.
08 - Drizzle melted butter over the top. Let the dish stand for 10 minutes to allow the croissants to fully soak up the custard.
09 - Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
10 - Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary leftover croissants into a show-stopping brunch centerpiece
  • The contrast between tangy cream cheese and sweet blueberries creates the perfect balance
  • You can assemble it the night before and bake it fresh for guests
02 -
  • Letting the assembled casserole rest before baking is crucial—those 10 minutes of soaking time make the difference between dry bread and luscious, pudding-like texture
  • If using frozen blueberries, thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid, or your casserole may turn soggy
03 -
  • Dont worry if some croissant pieces are poking up—they will get wonderfully crispy and create those irresistible crunchy bits everyone fights over
  • If your croissants are fresh, toast them in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes before assembling to dry them out slightly

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