Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in a delightful morning treat with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, this dish features buttery croissants soaked in a velvety custard and filled with melty chocolate chips. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a rich and comforting dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and accompanied by fresh berries or whipped cream for the ultimate breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, pressing gently to ensure they soak up the liquid.
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes if possible to enhance flavor absorption.
- Bake uncovered for about 45–50 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serve warm with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg