Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant Bake, a delightful transformation of day-old croissants into an extraordinary dessert. This luxurious dish features layers of chocolate hazelnut spread, toasted hazelnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for brunches or special occasions, this easy-to-make bake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm, adorned with fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Tear croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer half in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour half of the custard mixture over the croissant layer, then drizzle half of the chocolate hazelnut spread and sprinkle half of the chopped hazelnuts on top.
- Repeat layering with remaining croissants, custard mixture, chocolate spread, and hazelnuts.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg