Description
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent yet simple dish made with buttery croissants, chocolate chips, and a rich custard, baked to perfection for a sweet morning treat.
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into chunks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the croissant chunks evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips. Gently press down to help the croissants absorb the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes to soak.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for best texture and absorption.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chopped chocolate or chocolate chunks.
- This bake can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or fresh berries for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
