Description
Experience a delightful start to your day with this Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, a decadent yet easy-to-make dish perfect for brunches or special occasions. This rich casserole combines buttery croissants with luscious chocolate and a creamy custard, resulting in a comforting treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With minimal preparation time and the ability to make it ahead of time, you can enjoy an impressive breakfast without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries, for an unforgettable brunch experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 medium croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear croissants into chunks and layer half in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissant layer and add the remaining croissant pieces on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour custard mixture over croissant layers, pressing gently to soak.
- Let sit for 15–30 minutes before baking uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (149g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg