Description
Indulgent Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Bliss is the perfect way to elevate your morning routine or brunch gatherings. This luxurious breakfast casserole features flaky croissants soaked in a rich custard, complemented by semi-sweet chocolate chips. With minimal preparation and an impressive presentation, you can create a delightful dish that everyone will love without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether served as a centerpiece for a family brunch or enjoyed on a cozy Sunday morning, this decadent bake promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 4 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the day-old croissants into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces evenly and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving with optional powdered sugar dusting and fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg