Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. A perfect blend of buttery croissants, rich chocolate, and a creamy custard, this dish is designed to elevate your breakfast experience. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or craving a sweet treat after dinner, this bake will have everyone gathering around the table. What’s more, it’s incredibly easy to prepare ahead of time—just soak the croissants overnight and pop it in the oven for a warm, gooey delight. Each bite is a heavenly combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing down gently to soak.
- Allow to sit for 10–15 minutes for optimal absorption.
- Bake uncovered for about 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg