Description
A cozy, custard-style Easy Chocolate Croissant Bake made with buttery croissants and melted chocolate for a decadent breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
6 croissants (preferably day-old)
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Butter (for greasing dish)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish with butter.
2. Tear croissants into large chunks and place them evenly in the dish.
3. Sprinkle chocolate chips or chunks throughout the layers.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants.
6. Let it soak for 10 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use stale croissants for better texture.
Add espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Substitute with almond milk and vegan chocolate for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg