Description
Delight in this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, a rich and comforting dish featuring buttery croissants soaked in a creamy custard studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for a special brunch or indulgent breakfast, this bake has a crisp, golden top with a soft, chocolate-filled interior.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 5 large day-old croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare it for the bake.
- Layer Croissants: Cut your croissants into 1-inch chunks and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top, allowing some to fall between the croissant layers for pockets of melted chocolate.
- Make Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour Custard Over Croissants: Slowly pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and chocolate chips. Gently press the croissants down with a spatula or spoon so they soak up the custard thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes. The bake is done when the center is set and the top has turned a beautiful golden brown. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent the dish with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Serve: Allow the bake to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
- Using day-old croissants helps them better absorb the custard without becoming too soggy.
- Whole milk is recommended for extra richness, but you can substitute with 2% or dairy-free milk as desired.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking to avoid burning.
- This bake can be prepared the night before; just refrigerate and bake in the morning.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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