Description
Indulge in a delightful start to your day with this Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake. Layers of flaky croissants soaked in a luscious chocolate custard create a warm, comforting dish that brings the essence of a Parisian café right to your kitchen. With each bite, enjoy the rich flavors of melted chocolate and buttery pastry, dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family mornings, this bake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Day-old croissants
- Eggs
- Whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an oven-safe baking dish.
- Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer half in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Layer remaining croissant pieces and sprinkle half of the chocolate chips on top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers, pressing down gently.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg