Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent, easy-to-make dish perfect for a weekend brunch or special breakfast. It combines buttery croissants with semi-sweet chocolate chips soaked in a rich, vanilla-infused custard, baked to golden perfection. The result is a warm, gooey, and satisfying bake that everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 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
For Serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare for baking.
- Prepare Croissants: Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them in the greased baking dish to form the base of your bake.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the torn croissant pieces for a delicious chocolate layer.
- Mix Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the egg custard evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips in the baking dish. Gently press down on the croissants to ensure they soak up the liquid completely.
- Rest the Mixture: Let the dish sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the custard to absorb into the croissants thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Optionally dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch and serve warm.
Notes
- Using day-old croissants enhances absorption of the custard, giving a better texture.
- For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Try adding nuts or dried fruit for added texture and flavor variations.
- Prepare the bake the night before and refrigerate overnight for a no-fuss morning bake.
- Serving warm enhances the melty chocolate experience.
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