Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
A decadent and easy-to-make Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake combining buttery croissants and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips soaked in a sweet vanilla-egg custard, baked until golden and perfect for a delightful morning treat or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bakery
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
Chocolate
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Croissants: Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them in the prepared baking dish to create a base layer.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces, ensuring a good distribution for chocolatey bursts.
- Mix Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Pour Custard Over Croissants: Evenly pour the egg mixture over the croissants and chocolate chips in the baking dish, soaking all pieces thoroughly.
- Press and Soak: Gently press down on the croissant pieces to help them absorb the custard liquid fully; allow the dish to sit for 10 minutes to ensure the croissants soak up the custard nicely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is set but still moist inside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly for a few minutes, then optionally dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old croissants as they absorb the custard better and hold their structure during baking.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on your taste preference.
- This bake can be prepared the night before by assembling and refrigerating, then baking fresh in the morning.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Use whole milk for a richer custard; you can substitute with 2% or plant-based milk, but it may change richness.
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