Holiday
Mixed Berry Danish Breakfast Casserole
Recipe created by Mom Like A Boss
- Prep-Time 10 Mins
- Cook-Time 30-40 Mins
- Servings 6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large croissants sliced into 1 inch cubes
- 3/4 c. of Sun-Maid Mixed Berries
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. milk
- ½ c. granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
Vanilla Glaze
- ½ c. powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp. of half and half
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
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1
Grease a baking dish, fill with sliced croissants and mixed berries. Set aside.
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2
Add cream cheese to mixing bowl and beat with hand mixer until smooth.
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3
Add milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix until it’s combined.
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4
Pour cream cheese mixture over croissants and berries.
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5
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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6
The next day, remove baking dish from refrigerator and bake covered with aluminum foil for 30 min at 350 degrees
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7
Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10- 15 more minutes so the top gets golden brown and you can insert a fork until it comes out clean.
Vanilla Glaze Steps
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1
While casserole is baking, make your Vanilla Glaze!
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2
Add powdered sugar, heavy cream or milk and vanilla extract to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine until smooth and pourable.
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3
Drizzle glaze over casserole after it's finished baking.
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4
Serve warm and dust with powdered sugar - not necessary but it makes it even more appetizing!
