Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. Perfect for brunches or cozy family breakfasts, this easy-to-make dish features flaky croissants soaked in a rich custard and studded with melty chocolate chips. The aroma wafting from the oven will have everyone clamoring for a slice! Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness. This crowd-pleaser is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples. Gather your loved ones and savor every delicious bite of this comforting breakfast treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large croissants, 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
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the croissant pieces in the baking dish, sprinkling chocolate chips evenly throughout.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, gently pressing down to help soak them.
- Let sit for about 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors (optional).
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg