Description
A decadent and comforting Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake combining buttery croissants with rich chocolate chips in a creamy custard, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients
- 6 croissants, torn into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until cohesive and smooth.
- Combine with Croissants: Add the torn croissant cubes to the custard mixture. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are well coated with the custard. Then stir in three-quarters of the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Assemble: Pour the croissant and custard mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top for a nice chocolate finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes until the custard is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. If the top begins to brown too rapidly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy the rich, chocolatey breakfast bake.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for best texture as they absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
- Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly before the bake is fully set.
- This bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated overnight; simply bake in the morning.
- For a nutty twist, add chopped nuts like almonds or pecans with the chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
