Description
A decadent and easy-to-make Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake featuring tender croissants soaked in a creamy custard with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for a special brunch or cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (10 to 13-oz) package mini croissants, chopped
Custard Mixture
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1⅓ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
Additional
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cooking spray, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange croissants and chocolate chips: Place the chopped mini croissants evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle the 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
- Prepare the custard: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. Slowly add the milk and continue mixing until the custard is fully blended and smooth.
- Combine custard and croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces and chocolate chips in the baking pan, ensuring all croissants are well soaked.
- Let it soak: Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to absorb the custard. Alternatively, cover the pan and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve warm for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth custard.
- This bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated overnight to save time in the morning.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips or white chocolate for variety.
- Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, chocolate croissant casserole, breakfast bake, brunch recipe, custard bake, chocolate chip breakfast
