Description
Indulge in this decadent chocolate croissant breakfast bake, a delightful twist on a classic morning treat. Rich chocolate chips are nestled among fluffy croissant pieces, baked to perfection in a creamy custard base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large croissants (preferably day-old), 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
- Optional for topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the croissants and chocolate: Place the croissant pieces and chocolate chips in the baking dish, distributing them evenly.
- Mix the custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Combine and bake: Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and chocolate, pressing down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can customize this breakfast bake by adding nuts, dried fruits, or a splash of your favorite liqueur to the custard mixture.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Decadent breakfast bake, chocolate croissant recipe, brunch dish, sweet breakfast, morning treat