Description
A decadent and easy-to-make Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake combining flaky day-old croissants and semi-sweet chocolate chips soaked in a rich custardy egg mixture, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Croissants: Tear the croissants into roughly one-inch bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish, forming the base layer of the bake.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Generously sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces to create pockets of melted chocolate throughout the bake.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips, ensuring every piece gets soaked to create the custardy texture.
- Soak the Croissants: Gently press down on the croissant pieces with a spatula or your hands to help them absorb the egg mixture thoroughly for a moist bake.
- Let it Rest: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to let the croissants fully soak up the custard mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set and custardy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for a few minutes to firm up before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for better texture and absorption of the egg mixture.
- Resting the mixture before baking is crucial for a custardy, moist bake.
- Feel free to add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the egg mixture for a warm spice note.
- Substitute chocolate chips with fresh berries or sliced bananas for a fruity variation.
- Add nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- Keep an eye on the bake in the last few minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: chocolate croissant bake, breakfast bake, croissant recipe, chocolate breakfast, baked custard, sweet breakfast casserole
