Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. This rich and chocolatey dish is perfect for a special morning meal or a delightful brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissants:
- 5 large croissants, day-old preferred, cut into 1-inch pieces
Milk Custard:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additions:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional for topping: powdered sugar for dusting, fresh berries or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Croissants: Cut croissants into pieces and spread evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissants.
- Make Custard: Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour Custard Over Croissants: Slowly pour the custard mixture over the croissants and chocolate chips, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown on top. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- This dish is best served warm.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like nuts or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, Breakfast Casserole, Chocolate Croissant Bake
