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!
Author:Lyndy kitchen
Prep Time:15
Cook Time:30
Total Time:45
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
6large croissants, torn into pieces
1 ½ cupsmilk (whole or 2%)
½ cupheavy cream
3 large eggs
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
1 teaspooncinnamon (optional, for warmth)
1 cupchocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
2 tablespoonsbutter, 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.