Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake for Your Mornings. Perfect for turning day-old croissants into a luxurious breakfast treat, this recipe combines the buttery flakiness of croissants with a creamy chocolate custard. It’s an effortless way to impress family and friends during brunch or special occasions. Prepare it the night before for a hassle-free morning, and enjoy the delightful contrast of textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pieces day-old croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips over the croissant pieces. Pour the custard mixture evenly over all.
- Top with remaining chocolate chips and bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into slices and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (145g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh berries or nuts before baking. Make it dairy-free by substituting whole milk with almond or oat milk.