Baked Strawberry and Cream Stuffed Croissant French Toast
Baked Strawberry and Cream Stuffed Croissant French Toast is an indulgent brunch treat that combines the flaky goodness of croissants with a rich blend of cream cheese and strawberry jam. This delightful dish offers a twist on classic French toast, making it not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Perfect for gatherings or family breakfasts, you can prepare it ahead of time for a stress-free cooking experience. Serve warm with whipped cream and fresh strawberries drizzled in maple syrup for an unforgettable meal that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brunch
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 small day-old croissants
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a baking sheet with butter.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fill croissants with a mixture of cream cheese and strawberry jam using a ziplock bag for easy dispensing.
- Dip each filled croissant into the egg mixture for about one minute per side.
- Arrange croissants on the baking sheet, brush with leftover egg mixture, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup together; drizzle over baked croissants and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 115mg