Description
A simple baked dish using croissants, chocolate, and custard for a sweet breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped chocolate evenly over the croissant pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the croissants and chocolate in the baking dish. Gently press down on the croissants to help them absorb the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the croissants to soak up the custard.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the bake cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use slightly stale croissants for the best texture.
- You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate for semi-sweet.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: chocolate croissant bake, breakfast casserole, sweet breakfast, baked croissants, chocolate dessert