Description
This decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake combines buttery croissant pieces soaked in a rich custard with semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, it’s warm, comforting, and irresistibly chocolaty.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients
- 6 croissants, torn into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Make Custard Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Croissants and Custard: Add the torn croissant cubes to the custard mixture, tossing gently to ensure all pieces are well moistened. Stir in three-quarters of the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
- Assemble Bake: Pour the croissant and custard mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly on top for a melty, chocolaty finish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown excessively, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture, enjoying a rich chocolate breakfast treat.
Notes
- Day-old croissants work best as they soak up the custard better without becoming mushy.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate according to your preference.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
- If you prefer a lighter custard, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This bake can be prepared the night before; refrigerate overnight and bake in the morning for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
