Description

This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a delightful and indulgent morning treat that combines flaky croissants with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, all soaked in a sweet vanilla custard. Perfect for a weekend brunch or special occasion, it’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

6 large croissants, preferably day-old
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Custard Mixture

4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Assemble croissants: Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and evenly distribute them across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer.
Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces to ensure every bite has a bit of chocolate.
Mix custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine custard with croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant and chocolate layers in the baking dish, making sure all pieces are saturated.
Press and soak: Gently press down on the croissant pieces to help them absorb the custard mixture thoroughly for better texture and flavor.
Rest the mixture: Let the dish sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow the croissants to soak up the custard completely.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set and no longer jiggly.
Cool and serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch before serving.

Notes

For added warm spice, mix in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the custard mixture.
Substitute chocolate chips with fresh berries or sliced bananas for a fruity variation.
Using day-old croissants helps them absorb the custard better without becoming soggy.
Ensure the custard is well mixed for an even consistency throughout the bake.
Letting the bake cool slightly will make slicing easier and prevent it from falling apart.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of the recipe)
Calories: 390 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg

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