Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this delightful dish features buttery croissants layered with melty chocolate chips and drenched in a rich custard. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and friends, transforming your mornings into a cozy experience filled with the aroma of freshly baked pastries. Whether served warm for breakfast or as a sweet ending to a meal, this versatile bake is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer croissant pieces in the dish, sprinkling chocolate chips evenly over them.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour custard mixture over croissants and gently press down with a spatula to soak.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb the custard.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serve warm with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg