Description
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake features soft, buttery croissants soaked in a rich custard, studded with melty chocolate, and baked to golden perfection. It's a delightful way to transform day-old croissants into a decadent breakfast, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
6 large Chocolate Croissants
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
6 large Eggs
2 cups Whole Milk
½ cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
Pinch of Salt
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
Powdered Sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter
- Slice each chocolate croissant in half horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish
- Scatter half of the chocolate chips over the croissants, then place the top halves and scatter the remaining chocolate chips on top
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and gently press down to ensure absorptio
- Let the bake sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate overnight if making ahead
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and custard is set
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, and dust with powdered sugar if desired
Notes
For best results, use day-old croissants or lightly toast fresh ones before using.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg