Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast delight with our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. This easy-to-make dish transforms buttery croissants into a luscious casserole, soaked in a velvety custard and studded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family meal, this bake fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that promises to bring everyone together. Serve it warm with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy the decadent twist on classic pastries. With minimal effort required, this recipe is sure to impress both novice and seasoned cooks alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large day-old croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer them evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissants.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing down gently with a spatula.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes for the croissants to soak up the custard.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg