Description
A rich and cozy breakfast bake made with flaky croissants soaked in vanilla custard and layered with melted chocolate, baked until golden and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into chunks
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly butter a medium rectangular baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Arrange the torn croissants evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture over the croissants, gently pressing them down so they absorb the liquid.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- Slightly stale croissants absorb the custard better.
- Let the bake rest before slicing for cleaner portions.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: chocolate croissant breakfast bake, croissant breakfast casserole, baked croissant pudding, chocolate brunch recipe