Indulgent Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Delight
Indulge in the Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, a delightful fusion of flaky croissants, rich chocolate, and creamy custard. Perfect for brunch or cozy family breakfasts, this dish is both luxurious and easy to prepare. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests with its gourmet appearance and delicious taste. By utilizing day-old croissants, you not only reduce waste but also enhance the texture as they soak up the flavorful custard. Serve it warm with fresh berries and whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, fresh berries, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and gently press down to soak thoroughly.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with berries and whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg