INGREDIENTS
- 4 croissants, roughly chopped
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Zest from one orange
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 2 qt baking dish (8-inch square works well) with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add sugar and beat until fully incorporated, then add eggs, milk, orange zest, and almond extract and again mix to combine.
- Place chopped croissants in prepared baking dish and place dollops of marmalade among them, stirring a bit to distribute if needed.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over croissants, then cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 more minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve. Enjoy!