Step 1

Grease an 8x8" baking dish, fill with sliced croissants and mixed berries. Set aside.

Step 2

Add cream cheese to mixing bowl and beat with hand mixer until smooth. Add milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and lemon zest and beat until combined.

Step 3

Pour mixture over croissants and berries.

Step 4

Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Step 5

Remove baking dish from refrigerator and let sit on the counter. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

Step 6

Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until golden and when a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 7

While casserole is baking, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine until smooth and pourable.

Step 8

Drizzle glaze over casserole after it's finished baking. Serve warm and dust with powdered sugar if desired.