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Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

Irresistible Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake for Easy Mornings

This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a deliciously indulgent and easy brunch recipe, perfect for lazy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 pieces Croissants Day-old croissants work best.
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality chocolate.
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk.
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for binding; consider flax eggs.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with a sweetener of choice.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries or Whipped Cream For garnish.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Slice day-old croissants into 1-inch pieces and layer them in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips between the layers.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants. Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes for the croissants to soak up the custard.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Tent with aluminum foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Remove from oven, cool slightly for 5-10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, with optional toppings of whipped cream or fresh berries for added indulgence.

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