Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake – Easy, Decadent & Perfect for Brunch
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake – Easy, Decadent & Perfect for Brunch. This delightful dish features buttery croissants layered with luscious chocolate, all enveloped in a creamy custard that bakes to golden perfection. Perfect for any gathering, this bake is not only simple to prepare but also offers endless customization options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Preheat 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 add remaining croissant pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour custard over croissant layers, pressing gently to soak. Let rest for 15–30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing; garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg