Strawberry Croissant French Toast are flaky croissants stuffed with strawberry jam and maple cream cheese soaked in a rich vanilla custard and cooked to golden brown perfection. With a crispy buttery coating and a sweet, fluffy center, this decadent breakfast dish is a twist on traditional french toast and will be devoured in no time! It’s the perfect dish to serve for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.

For more strawberry treats, try our Strawberry Peach Galette, Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and Baked Strawberry Donuts.

gluten free croissant french toast stuffed with strawberry jam and cream cheese on a white plate with fresh strawberries and blueberries

Strawberry Croissant French Toast is the ultimate brunch dish. Who knew that slightly stale croissants could be transformed into such a decadent breakfast? It’s a delicious cross between strawberry croissants and stuffed French toast.

Grab a bottle of syrup and meet me in the kitchen because we’re about to make the best croissant French toast you’ve ever had!

close up of a piece of croissant french toast to show inside stuffed with cream cheese and strawberry jam

Reasons This Strawberry Croissant French Toast Recipe Works

  • Great for a Special Occasion! Strawberry croissants are such a treat and this french toast version is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Brunch.
  • Absolutely Delicious! Sweet juicy strawberry jam and maple syrup cream cheese are nestled between the layers of a croissant. This mouthwatering dish is bound to become a favorite!
  • A Unique Treat! You may have tried many french toast recipes but I can guarantee you haven’t made croissant french toast like this. It’s an indulgence that you’ll want to make time and time again!
  • Easily Customizable! I use gluten-free croissants, which admittedly were hard to find in the grocery store. If you are not sensitive to gluten, you can use regular croissants. To make this dish vegan, simply use vegan cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese.
a plate of gluten free croissants a small ramekin of maple cream cheese a small ramekin of strawberry jam and a glass bowl of egg custard to make croissant stuffed french toast

Ingredients You’ll Need

Homemade Strawberry Jam

  • Fresh Strawberries: Rinsed and hulled.
  • Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar: Whichever you prefer.
  • Lemon Juice: This brightens the flavor but also helps the jam set.
  • Chia Seeds: For some added nutrients and texture, consider this optional addition.

Maple Cream Cheese Mixture

  • Cream Cheese: Use it at room temperature (vegan or regular).
  • Maple Syrup: Use your favorite brand.
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Lemon Juice

French Toast

  • Eggs: This is the base of the rich custard.
  • Canned Light Coconut Milk: You need a thick liquid so the egg mixture is creamy. Use full fat coconut milk, half and half, or heavy whipping cream.
  • Brown Sugar: To sweeten.
  • Vanilla Extract: This rounds out the overall flavor so the strawberry croissants don’t taste too eggy.
  • Spices: For the warm, cozy flavor you expect from croissant french toast, cinnamon and nutmeg are absolutely necessary.
  • Butter: plus more as needed (for the pan)
  • Croissants: They should be a day old and not fresh so they can soak up the egg custard. Use gluten-free or regular based on your preference.
strawberries covered with sugar in a pot
homemade strawberry jam in a pot

How to Make Strawberry Croissant French Toast

MAKE HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JAM (OPTIONAL). 

Add the ingredients to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add chia seeds, optional. Increase heat to med-high and bring to a rolling boil.

Stir and mash the strawberries while stirring as the mixture continues to boil. Allow it to boil for 10 minutes, or until it thickens and bubbles completely cover the top of the jam. Transfer to a jaw and let cool at room temp. Store in the fridge for a week. (makes about 1 ½ cups jam)

maple cream cheese mixture in a small clear bowl
Maple Cream Cheese Mixture

MAKE MAPLE CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE.

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients until smooth. (Alternatively, you can add the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth)

visual steps of how to make strawberry and cream stuffed croissant french toast

Assemble And Make The Croissant French Toast

PREPARE. Preheat the oven to 200°F. Combine the ingredients for the french toast mixture (except butter) in a large shallow bowl.

FILL CROISSANTS. Slice the croissants lengthwise, but be sure to not cut all the way through. Spread a heaping amount of strawberry jam on one side of the croissants and maple cream cheese on the other. Close the croissant.

HEAT CROISSANTS. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with nonstick spray or butter. Dip the croissant into the french toast mixture. Letting it soak on both sides for about 5-10 seconds each side (do not soak too long or the french toast will be soggy). Let excess liquid to drip back into the bowl.

COOK until golden brown on one side, about 2-4 minutes per side. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown on the second. Remove from the heat and transfer to prepared a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep warm in the oven until serving time. Repeat with remaining stuffed croissants.

ENJOY. Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, and strawberry slices as desired.

two croissants stuffed with cream cheese and strawberries on a white plate and a small ramekin of homemade strawberry jam in the corner

Strawberry Croissant French Toast Variations

  • CREAM CHEESE. Use vegan cream cheese as a non-dairy option.
  • JAM. You can use store-bought jam to make this recipe easier. Or if strawberries aren’t your thing, try my homemade blueberry jam instead.
  • CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITHOUT THE STUFFING. Skip the stuffing and use the jam and maple cream cheese to serve on top. Instead of having stuffed french toast, slice the croissants completely in half, soak each side in the egg custard mixture, and cook as normal– 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Tips To Nail the Recipe

  • The best bread to use for french toast is thick and stale. Croissants are thick but you need to purchase them a day or two ahead so they are sturdy enough to withstand being stuffed and soaked.
  • Don’t soak the strawberry croissants for too long (more than 15 seconds on each side). Otherwise, they’ll be soggy.
  • Keep the french toast warm as you cook each slice by placing them on a sheet pan in the oven set to 200°F.
three french toast stuffed croissants on a white plate with strawberries and a fork showing the jammy inside of a slice of the croissant

Storage

REFRIGERATE. When the strawberry croissant french toast has cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

FREEZE. For longer storage, freeze them with parchment paper between each slice. It will last for a month.

REHEAT. To reheat, warm up in an oven for about 10 minutes.

three french toast stuffed croissants on a white plate with strawberries and a fork showing the jammy inside of a slice of the croissant

FAQs

What can I do with store-bought croissants?

Use croissants to make everything from sandwiches to bread pudding. But of course, gluten-free strawberry croissants are an excellent option!

What is a croissant filled with cream called?

New York City’s Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery coined the term “The Supreme” in reference to their croissants filled with cream. It debuted in the spring of 2022 and became popular thanks to TikTok and Instagram.

What is the most common mistake in making french toast?

Some of the most common mistakes when making french toast include choosing the wrong kind of bread, oversoaking the bread, and using too much heat in the pan.

gluten free croissant french toast stuffed with strawberry jam and cream cheese on a white plate with fresh strawberries and blueberries

I Hope You Enjoy This Strawberry Croissant French Toast Recipe!

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Strawberry Croissant French Toast

Strawberry Croissant French Toast are flaky croissants stuffed with strawberry jam and maple cream cheese soaked in a rich vanilla custard and fried to golden brown perfection. With a crispy buttery coating and a sweet, fluffy center, this beloved breakfast dish with a twist will be devoured in no time! (This recipe is gluten-free.)
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 French Toast Croissants
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

Homemade Strawberry Jam

  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries hulled
  • ½ cup Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Chia Seeds optional

Maple Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature (vegan or regular)
  • 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

French Toast

  • 2 Eggs
  • cups Canned Light Coconut Milk (or half and half) 
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Butter plus more as needed (for the pan)
  • 8 Croissants gluten-free or regular

Instructions

To Make the Homemade Strawberry Jam (optional)

  • Add the ingredients to a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Add chia seeds, optional. Increase heat to med-high and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Stir and mash the strawberries while stirring as the mixture continues to boil.
  • Allow it to boil for 10 minutes, or until it thickens and bubbles completely cover the top of the jam.
  • Transfer to a jaw and let cool at room temp.
  • Store in the fridge for a week. (makes about 1 ½ cups jam)

To Make the Maple Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients until smooth.

Croissant French Toast

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  • Combine the ingredients for the french toast mixture (except butter) in a large shallow bowl.
  • Slice the croissants lengthwise, but be sure to not cut all the way through.
  • Spread a heaping amount of strawberry jam on one side of the croissants and the maple cream cheese on the other. Close the croissant.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with nonstick spray or butter.
  • Dip the croissant into the french toast mixture. Letting it soak on both sides for about 5-10 seconds each side (do not soak too long or the french toast will be soggy). Let excess liquid to drip back into the bowl.
  • Cook until golden brown on one side, about 2-4 minutes per side. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown on the second. Remove from the heat and transfer to prepared a parchment-lined baking sheet. Keep warm in the oven until serving time. Repeat with remaining stuffed croissants.
  • Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, and strawberries as desired.

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Notes

Strawberry Croissant French Toast Variations

  • CREAM CHEESE. Use vegan cream cheese as a non-dairy option.
  • JAM. You can use store-bought jam to make this recipe easier. Or if strawberries aren’t your thing, try my homemade blueberry jam instead.
  • CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITHOUT THE STUFFING. Skip the stuffing and use the jam and maple cream cheese to serve on top. Instead of having stuffed french toast, slice the croissants completely in half, soak each side in the egg custard mixture, and cook as normal– 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Croissant Stuffed French Toast | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.4g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 19.5g | Saturated Fat: 11.4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg

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