Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with our Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. This delightful casserole combines layers of flaky, buttery croissants with rich semi-sweet chocolate, creating a comforting dish perfect for brunch or a cozy dessert. Effortlessly prepared, this recipe allows you to impress your friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar alongside fresh berries or whipped cream for an unforgettable experience. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a relaxed weekend morning, this scrumptious bake is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large day-old croissants
- 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 grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer them evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissant layers.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, pressing down gently to soak them well.
- Allow it to sit for 10–15 minutes before baking uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg