Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake You’ll Crave Daily
Indulge in the decadent delight of our Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake—a sweet escape that promises to elevate your breakfast experience. This easy-to-make dish combines the irresistible flakiness of day-old croissants with rich semi-sweet chocolate, enveloped in a creamy custard base. Perfect for brunch gatherings, cozy family breakfasts, or as a delightful treat on any occasion, this recipe is both versatile and satisfying. Assemble it the night before and bake it fresh in the morning for an effortless indulgence that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 portions 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh berries and powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the croissants into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Stir in half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and gently press down to soak. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top and bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg