Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
A delightful bake transforming buttery croissants and rich chocolate chips into a custardy, breakfast treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking dish by greasing it generously.
- Layer the pieces of torn croissants in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the croissant pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the croissants by pouring the egg mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use day-old croissants for optimal texture. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 230mg