Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
A rich and indulgent breakfast casserole featuring day-old croissants soaked in a creamy custard and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this decadent chocolate croissant breakfast bake is an irresistible morning treat that combines flaky pastry, melty chocolate, and a luscious custard base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 5 large day-old croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Custard Mixture
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Croissants and Chocolate: Arrange the croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissants to distribute chocolate flavor throughout.
- Mix Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Soak Croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips. Gently press the croissants down so they absorb the custard thoroughly.
- Rest to Absorb: Allow the croissants to soak in the custard for 10-15 minutes, giving the bread time to absorb all the flavors.
- Bake: Bake the dish uncovered for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. If the croissants brown too rapidly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Using day-old croissants ensures better absorption of the custard without becoming too soggy.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.
- Allowing the bake to sit after pouring custard helps the croissants soak up flavors fully.
- Cover loosely with foil during baking if browning happens too fast to avoid burning.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
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