Total Time1 hour 10 minutesPrep Time10 minutesCook Time1 hour
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Simple to prepare but worthy of a celebration, this French toast starts with a base of buttery croissants and is studded with juicy blueberries. Cut into bite-size pieces, the flaky pastries are soaked in a rich custard and assembled in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; the casserole can be prepared and baked in the same morning or assembled ahead of time and baked the next day. Sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and hints of vanilla, this is a perfect dish for a special occasion or to simply feed a brunch crowd. Frozen blueberries add sweet and tart flavors to this dish, but you can easily swap in other frozen or fresh fruit such as raspberries…
Total Time1 hour 10 minutesPrep Time10 minutesCook Time1 hour
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Simple to prepare but worthy of a celebration, this French toast starts with a base of buttery croissants and is studded with juicy blueberries. Cut into bite-size pieces, the flaky pastries are soaked in a rich custard and assembled in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; the casserole can be prepared and baked in the same morning or assembled ahead of time and baked the next day. Sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and hints of vanilla, this is a perfect dish for a special occasion or to simply feed a brunch crowd. Frozen blueberries add sweet and tart flavors to this dish, but you can easily swap in other frozen or fresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries or bananas.
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Yield:8 servings
- 3tablespoons butter (preferably salted), melted
- 7large eggs
- 1½ cups/350 milliliters whole milk
- ¾ cup/175 milliliters maple syrup (preferably dark), plus more for serving
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 5large croissants (about 14 ounces total), torn or cut into bite-size pieces
- 1½ cups/11 ounces frozen blueberries
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
400 calories; 19 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 29 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 247 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Step 1
Grease the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the melted butter. 1.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg. Add the croissant pieces to the egg-milk mixture and mix together until coated. Fold in the blueberries. 1.
Step 3
Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and while the oven is heating, allow the croissants to soak in the egg-milk mixture for 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. (If preparing in advance, cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight. Remove from the fridge and allow it to reach room temperature. Uncover and bake as instructed.) 1.
Step 4
Bake for 30 minutes, until the casserole has puffed, the top is golden brown and the custard is no longer runny. 1.
Step 5
Serve straight from the baking dish, passing additional maple syrup for drizzling on top.
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