Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Chocolate Croissant French Toast Recipe. This innovative twist on classic French toast utilizes buttery croissants, ensuring a soft, flaky texture that pairs perfectly with rich chocolate chips. With minimal hands-on cooking time, you can easily prepare this dish for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts. The recipe allows for overnight soaking, making mornings stress-free—just bake and serve! Whether enjoyed warm with maple syrup or topped with fresh fruits and powdered sugar, this decadent dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-large croissants
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8×8” baking pan with cooking spray.
- Cut or tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer them evenly in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Gently press down to submerge the croissants.
- Allow to soak for at least 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake covered with foil for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 93mg