Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
An indulgent breakfast or brunch dish made with buttery croissants, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a sweet vanilla custard, baked until golden and set for a rich, dessert-like treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting, fresh berries or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Arrange croissant pieces in the dish, scattering chocolate chips evenly throughout.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard evenly over croissants, pressing gently to soak.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes for absorption.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and custard is set.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with berries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use slightly stale croissants for better absorption.
Swap chocolate chips for white or milk chocolate chunks.
For extra richness, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
Add nuts, fruit, or cocoa powder for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (of 8)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
