Croissant French Toast Bake Baked Dreamy Brunch Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 large croissants, preferably day-old (approx. 300g / 10.5 oz)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (360ml / 12 fl oz)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml / 4 fl oz)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g / 1.75 oz)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (30g / 1 oz), for greasing the baking dish
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (450g / 1 lb)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g / 0.8 oz)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened (225g / 8 oz)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (60ml / 2 fl oz)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (15g / 0.5 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract