Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. Layers of croissant pieces and chocolate chips soaked in a rich custard, baked to golden perfection. A delightful morning indulgence for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant and Chocolate Layers:
- 5 large croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Custard:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Croissants and Chocolate: Arrange croissant pieces in the dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- Make Custard: Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Soak the Croissants: Pour the custard over the croissants and press down gently.
- Let Sit: Optionally, let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, cool slightly, and serve with berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for better texture.
- For a mocha flavor, add 1 tablespoon of espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, Breakfast Casserole, Chocolate Croissant Bake
