Description
A decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake combining torn croissants soaked in a rich custard with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, baked to golden perfection for a warm, comforting morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients
- 6 croissants, torn into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Croissants and Custard: Add the torn croissant cubes to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces well, ensuring the croissants absorb the custard evenly.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in three-quarters of the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the croissant and custard mixture, mixing gently.
- Assemble Bake: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top for a delicious melted chocolate topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too much before the bake is done, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For an added flavor twist, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of coffee liqueur to the custard mixture.
- If you prefer, substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate according to taste.
- This bake can be prepared the night before; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning.
- Use day-old croissants for better absorption and texture in the bake.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper before greasing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
