Description
If you’re looking for a croissant breakfast bake that’s buttery, chocolatey, and absolutely irresistible, this Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is the perfect recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Step 2: Arrange the Croissants
- Tear the croissants into large chunks and spread them evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the croissants.
Step 3: Make the Custard Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing down slightly to soak.
Step 4: Bake & Serve
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants – Slightly stale croissants absorb the custard better.
- Don’t overbake – The center should be set but still soft.
- For extra richness – Swap half the milk for more heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
Keywords: Croissant Breakfast Bake