Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake
Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake is a delightfully flaky and citrusy breakfast dish that’s filled with creamy custard and topped with a sweet orange glaze.
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus zester
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 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!