Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake: Your New Favorite Treat!
A delicious and easy-to-make breakfast bake featuring flaky croissants and rich chocolate, perfect for a sweet morning treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add the torn croissant pieces and chocolate chips to the egg mixture, gently folding to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding nuts or dried fruit.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg