Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
Indulge in the Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, a luscious casserole that elevates buttery croissants into a rich, custard-filled delight. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as a sweet surprise dessert, this recipe combines melty chocolate and the comforting texture of croissants to create an irresistible treat. With minimal preparation time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Top it with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence, making it ideal for any meal or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large day-old croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the croissant pieces in the dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over them.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and gently press down with a spatula to soak.
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb more custard.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm with berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg