Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of the Indulgent Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Delight. This exquisite dish combines flaky croissants with melting chocolate and a rich, creamy custard, creating a breakfast masterpiece that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to prepare it ahead of time, letting the flavors meld beautifully overnight. Top it off with fresh berries and whipped cream for a truly indulgent experience that brings comfort and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For serving: powdered sugar, fresh berries, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the day-old croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them evenly in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissant pieces, then pour the custard mixture over them to coat thoroughly.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until golden brown on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg