Description
A decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake made with buttery croissants, rich chocolate, and a creamy custard base — baked to golden perfection for a luxurious breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into large chunks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Chocolate sauce or caramel (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange croissant chunks evenly in the baking dish, layering with chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing them down gently to soak up the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the croissants to absorb the custard.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate sauce or caramel before serving.
Notes
- Best made with day-old croissants for better texture.
- For a festive touch, add orange zest or a splash of liqueur (like Baileys or Grand Marnier) to the custard.
- You can assemble the bake the night before and refrigerate overnight — just bake in the morning.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American