Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. Layers of croissant pieces and chocolate chips bathed in a rich custard, baked to golden perfection. A perfect balance of sweetness and comfort to start your day right!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant and Chocolate Layers:
- 5 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Custard:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Croissants and Chocolate: Place croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over and between the layers.
- Make Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
- Soak the Croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants. Gently press down with a spatula to help soak.
- Let Sit (Optional): Allow the mixture to sit for 10–15 minutes so the croissants absorb the custard.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set. Tent with foil during the last 10–15 minutes if browning too quickly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, Croissant Bake, Breakfast Casserole, Chocolate Croissant Bake
