Description
A delicious orange croissant breakfast bake that combines flaky croissants with a citrusy custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Place croissant pieces in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- Pour the mixture over the croissants, ensuring they soak well.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired.
- This dish can be made a day in advance; refrigerate overnight and bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: orange croissant breakfast bake