Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, a warm and comforting dish perfect for brunch or dessert. This delightful recipe combines buttery croissants with melty chocolate chips, all enveloped in a creamy custard. It’s an easy yet impressive treat that will surely captivate your guests at any gathering. Whether enjoyed on a special occasion or during a cozy family breakfast, this bake promises to bring smiles and satisfaction to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large day-old croissants, 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
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, gently pressing down with a spatula to soak them.
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes for optimal absorption.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm with fresh berries or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use day-old croissants for better absorption of the custard. Add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor. Serve warm to enjoy the melty chocolate.