Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake That Everyone Loves! Recipe
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and easy-to-make morning treat that combines flaky croissants with rich semi-sweet chocolate and a creamy custard base. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this bake soaks up the delicious custard and melts the chocolate to create a warm, comforting dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bakery
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
Chocolate
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dairy & Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
Pantry
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Croissants: Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them in the greased baking dish as the base layer.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces to distribute chocolate throughout the bake.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Custard and Bread: Pour the egg custard mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips in the baking dish, making sure all pieces are soaked.
- Press to Soak: Gently press down on the croissant pieces to ensure they absorb the custard, then let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes for maximum soaking.
- 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 no longer jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar to add a sweet finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Using day-old croissants helps them better absorb the custard without becoming too mushy.
- Feel free to substitute milk with half-and-half or cream for an extra rich custard.
- You can add nuts such as chopped pecans or walnuts for additional texture and flavor.
- Serve warm with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup for an indulgent breakfast.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: chocolate croissant bake, breakfast bake, chocolate breakfast casserole, baked French toast, easy brunch recipe
