Description
Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a luxurious, make-ahead brunch dish featuring buttery croissants, rich chocolate, and a creamy vanilla custard. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or special mornings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both indulgent and incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Butter or non-stick spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut croissants into large pieces and place half in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate over the croissants. Repeat with remaining croissants and chocolate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing gently to soak.
- Let the dish sit for 15–20 minutes (or refrigerate overnight if prepping ahead).
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Letting the dish rest overnight deepens the flavor and improves texture.
- Pairs well with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg