Description
A brunch lover’s dream, this chocolate croissant breakfast bake combines rich chocolate and buttery croissants for a delightful morning treat.
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 serving)
- Fresh berries or whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the cut-up croissant pieces and chocolate chips in the baking dish, spreading them evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and chocolate chips, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Press down gently to ensure the croissants soak up the custard.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Allow it to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle in some chopped nuts or use dark chocolate. Prepare the night before and refrigerate for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg