Description
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent, crowd-pleasing morning treat. Buttery croissants combined with chocolate and a rich custard make it perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut croissants into 1-inch pieces and place in the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing gently to soak them.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the custard to absorb.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Day-old croissants work best for soaking up the custard.
- You can use chocolate chunks instead of chips for extra decadence.
- This bake can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American