Description
Croissant Chocolate Breakfast Bake brings French bakery charm straight to your morning table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Flaky pastry layers mingle with rich chocolate, creating a weekend breakfast treat that feels like a warm hug from Paris.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large croissants
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Shred croissants into rustic, uneven chunks, filling a 9×13-inch baking dish about two-thirds full with the torn pieces.
- Whisk together 1½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, 3 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Scatter 1 cup chocolate chips evenly across the croissant pieces, ensuring some chips nestle between the bread fragments.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture slowly over the croissants, allowing the liquid to soak into every crevice of the bread.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter across the top of the dish for extra richness and golden color.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let the bake rest for 10 minutes to allow the custard to firm up.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving, creating a delicate white blanket across the surface.
Notes
- Chocolate croissants work best when slightly stale, so let them sit out overnight for a more absorbent texture.
- Whole milk creates a richer custard, but you can substitute with lower-fat options if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, swap croissants with gluten-free bread and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- A serrated knife helps slice croissants evenly without crushing their delicate layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 222 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg