- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. 
- Arrange the Croissants: 
- Place the croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish. 
- Make the Custard: 
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk, and salt until well combined. 
- Combine Croissants and Custard: 
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, pressing down lightly to ensure all the pieces are soaked. 
- Bake: 
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. 
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. 
- Prepare the Orange Glaze: 
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. 
- Serve: 
- Drizzle the orange glaze over the warm croissant bake before serving. 
- Prep Time: 
- 20 minutes 
- Cook Time: 
- 45 minutes 
- Total Time: 
- 1 hour 5 minutes 
- Nutrition (per serving, based on 8 servings): 
- Calories: 380 
- Total Fat: 23g 
- Saturated Fat: 13g 
- Cholesterol: 215mg 
- Sodium: 370mg 
- Total Carbohydrate: 35g 
- Dietary Fiber: 1g 
- Sugars: 23g 
- Protein: 8g 
- Enjoy this Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake as a bright and flavorful addition to your breakfast or brunch table!