Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake with Flaky Layers Recipe
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and comforting dish that layers flaky croissants with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, all soaked in a creamy custard mixture and baked to golden perfection. Ideal for an indulgent breakfast or brunch, it’s easy to prepare and delivers a delightful combination of buttery pastry and melted chocolate with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Layers
- 4 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Finishing
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Croissants: Slice the croissants into thick pieces and place half of them evenly in the prepared baking dish, forming the first layer.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Remaining Croissants: Sprinkle half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the croissant pieces. Then add the remaining croissant slices on top, followed by the rest of the chocolate chips to create layered pockets of chocolate throughout.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered croissants and chocolate chips in the baking dish. Gently press down on the croissants to help them soak up the custard liquid thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the custard is fully set and the top turns a beautiful golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the bake cool slightly for easier serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, then serve warm for a luscious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Using day-old croissants helps them absorb the custard without falling apart.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or milk chocolate according to preference.
- This bake can be prepared the night before; assemble and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Make sure to press the croissants gently after pouring custard to enhance custard absorption and flavor.
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