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Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake that Everyone Loves! Recipe

Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake that Everyone Loves! Recipe
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This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and irresistible dish perfect for a special morning treat. Made with flaky day-old croissants, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a rich custardy egg mixture infused with vanilla, it combines the best of a croissant and chocolate pastry casserole. It’s easy to prepare ahead and bake to golden perfection, making it a crowd-pleaser that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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Croissants

  • 6 large croissants, preferably day-old

Chocolate

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Egg 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

  1. Prepare Croissants: Tear the day-old croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in a greased baking dish. Using slightly stale croissants helps absorb the custard without becoming too soggy.
  2. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces, ensuring pockets of melted chocolate throughout the bake.
  3. Mix Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Combine and Soak: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips in the baking dish. Gently press down with a spatula to help the croissants soak up the custard.
  5. Let it Rest: Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to let the croissants absorb the custard fully.
  6. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dish for 35-40 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes after baking. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm, to enhance the sweetness and presentation.

Notes

  • Day-old or slightly stale croissants work best to absorb the custard without turning mushy.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.
  • For a richer custard, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
  • This bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated overnight; bake it fresh in the morning.
  • Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor variation.

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