Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. This recipe transforms day-old croissants into a luscious, custardy delight, filled with rich dark chocolate and topped with a golden crust. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family mornings, it promises to elevate your breakfast experience with minimal effort. Serve warm and watch as every bite melts in your mouth, creating memories of sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- Evenly distribute the croissant pieces in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until frothy. Pour over croissants to soak.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, pressing gently into the mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg