Description
Start your day with this easy and indulgent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, featuring buttery croissants soaked in rich custard and studded with melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bake:
- 6 day-old croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free version)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. Prepare the Croissants
- Place the bite-sized croissant pieces evenly in the greased baking dish.
- 3. Whisk Together Custard
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Assemble Your Bake
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces. Gently press down to ensure all pieces are soaked. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- 5. Bake It Up
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg