Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake: Easy and Indulgent Morning Treat
A rich and flavorful chocolate croissant breakfast bake that’s perfect for a weekend brunch or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chocolate croissants
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Cut the chocolate croissants into quarters and place them in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set and top is golden.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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