Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake—a delightful fusion of buttery croissants, rich chocolate chips, and a creamy custard that promises to elevate your breakfast or brunch experience. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for both busy mornings and leisurely weekend gatherings. With minimal prep time, you can assemble it the night before, allowing the croissants to soak up all that luscious custard. Bake it fresh in the morning and serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fresh berries or whipped cream for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 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 dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and gently press them down to soak.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow absorption.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Cool slightly before serving with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg