Description
Indulge in our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, an irresistible blend of buttery croissants, melty chocolate chips, and a creamy custard that will elevate your brunch or dessert offerings. This delightful dish is quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy morning at home. With just a few simple steps, you can create a visually stunning and delicious breakfast bake that will impress everyone at the table. Dust with powdered sugar and serve alongside fresh berries for a touch of elegance. Get ready to savor every bite of this comforting treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly layer croissant pieces in the baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, gently pressing down with a spatula to ensure they soak up the custard.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 10–15 minutes for better flavor absorption.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg