Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a deliciously indulgent morning treat that brings the flavors of a French café right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make dish features layers of buttery croissants soaked in creamy custard and studded with rich dark chocolate. Perfect for special occasions or leisurely weekends, every bite is a celebration of flavor and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 day-old croissants
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, pressing down gently to ensure they soak up the liquid.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: - For optimal soaking, use day-old croissants. - Customize by adding fresh berries or nuts for extra flavor. - Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.