Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake that combines flaky croissants and rich chocolate for a delightful breakfast treat perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for spiced version)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Croissants: Tear the croissants into bite-sized, approximately one-inch pieces. Spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Generously sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the croissant pieces to create delicious melted chocolate pockets.
- Mix the Egg 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 Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant and chocolate layers, making sure all pieces are well soaked.
- Soak the Croissants: Gently press down on the croissant pieces with a spatula or hands to help them absorb the egg mixture fully.
- Let it Rest: Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes so the croissants absorb the liquid thoroughly, resulting in a moist, custardy texture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bake cool for a few minutes to firm up before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for best texture as they soak up the egg mixture better.
- Don’t skip the resting time to ensure a custardy bake that’s moist and flavorful.
- Try adding 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the egg mixture for a warm, spiced flavor.
- Substitute chocolate chips with fresh berries, sliced bananas, or nuts for variation.
- Keep an eye on the bake towards the end to prevent overcooking and dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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