Description
Indulge in a decadent and comforting Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake that combines buttery croissant pieces soaked in a rich custard with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or special breakfast treat, this bake delivers warm, melty chocolate goodness in every bite.
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 and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Make Custard Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Croissants and Custard: Add the torn croissant cubes to the custard mixture and toss gently to coat all pieces thoroughly, ensuring the croissants are well-moistened and absorbing the custard.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in three-quarters of the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the croissant mixture to distribute the melty chocolate throughout the bake.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top for an extra chocolatey finish. Place in the oven and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the bake starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm to enjoy the gooey chocolate and custardy croissant bake at its best.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale croissants for better texture and absorption of custard.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half for the whole milk or increase heavy cream slightly.
- Covering with foil halfway through baking can prevent excessive browning.
- Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness and presentation.
- The bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated, then baked fresh in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 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: 185 mg
