Description
Savory turkey and havarti croissant sandwich elevates classic lunch fare with gourmet flair. Crisp layers of buttery croissant, tender roasted turkey, and creamy havarti cheese create a delightful midday indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large croissants
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Select plump, freshly baked croissants and slice them horizontally into even layers within a generously greased 9×13-inch ceramic baking vessel.
- Craft a luxurious custard base by vigorously whisking farm-fresh eggs with velvety whole milk, rich heavy cream, crystalline granulated sugar, molasses-like brown sugar, fragrant Madagascar vanilla extract, warming ground cinnamon, earthy nutmeg, and a delicate pinch of sea salt until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous liquid.
- Gently cascade the aromatic custard over the croissant layers, using gentle fingertip pressure to ensure complete absorption, allowing each pastry fragment to become saturated with the decadent mixture.
- Seal the baking dish with transparent plastic wrap and nestle into the refrigerator’s cool embrace for a minimum of two hours, permitting the flavors to harmonize and intensify overnight if desired.
- Remove the chilled dish and allow it to gradually acclimate to ambient room temperature for approximately ten minutes while preheating the oven to a precise 350°F.
- Position the uncovered dish in the center of the oven, allowing the top to transform into a golden, crisp landscape and the custard to set into a trembling, custardy consistency after 35-40 minutes of patient baking.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief cooling period, then present the voluptuous croissant casserole adorned with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar, accompanied by maple syrup or a vibrant medley of fresh seasonal berries.
Notes
- Customize bread selection by using day-old croissants for enhanced texture and flavor absorption.
- Adjust sugar levels for dietary preferences, using alternatives like honey or sugar substitutes.
- Allow extended soaking time overnight to maximize custard penetration and develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Experiment with spice variations like adding cardamom or reducing cinnamon for personalized taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 356 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg