Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, a delightful dish that transforms ordinary croissants into a luxurious brunch experience. This recipe combines buttery, flaky croissants with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and a velvety custard, creating a dish that is both comforting and irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large day-old croissants
- 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 grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer them in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over croissants and gently press down to soak.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes (optional) to absorb flavors.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with powdered sugar and fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg