Description
Chocolate croissant breakfast bake brings pure morning joy right to your breakfast table, melting chocolate and buttery layers into a delightful weekend treat that makes family mornings extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 to 8 mini croissants (or 4 to 5 large croissants)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream or chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your oven at 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Rip each croissant into rustic, chunky pieces about 1-2 inches wide, creating a textured layer across the bottom of your dish.
- Scatter 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips generously over the croissant pieces, ensuring some chips nestle between the layers.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them together with 1½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt until the mixture becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Gently pour the custard mixture over the croissant and chocolate layers, using your hands to softly press down and help the bread absorb the liquid. Allow the dish to rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, letting the croissants soak up the rich custard.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes. If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the breakfast bake cool for 5-7 minutes. Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally adding a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Stale croissants work best for this recipe, as they absorb the custard more effectively without turning soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap croissants with gluten-free bread or brioche pieces to maintain a similar rich texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate chips to customize the flavor profile.
- Prepare the dish the night before for an effortless morning breakfast that lets flavors meld and saves precious time during busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg