Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake – Easy, Decadent & Perfect for Brunch
Indulge in a delightful morning with our Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake – Easy, Decadent & Perfect for Brunch. This scrumptious dish combines buttery croissants and rich chocolate chips enveloped in a creamy custard base, creating a warm and gooey treat that is sure to impress at any breakfast or brunch gathering. With its quick preparation time, you can whip it up in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or unexpected guests. Customize it with your favorite flavors like espresso powder or orange zest for a unique twist. Serve warm with fresh berries or whipped cream for an irresistible finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 medium croissants
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ tsp espresso powder or 1 tsp orange zest
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Cocoa powder for garnish
- Fresh berries or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Tear croissants into chunks and layer half in the dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and layer remaining croissants on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the croissant layers and let sit for 15–30 minutes for absorption.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg