Description
Rich layers of buttery croissants mingle with velvety chocolate in this irresistible chocolate croissant breakfast bake. Melted chocolate and custard create a luxurious morning indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Breakfast Bake Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 200 g (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 400 ml (1 ⅔ cups) whole milk
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish and Optional Serving:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: whipped cream
- Optional: fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a rectangular baking vessel with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Carefully tear the croissants into rustic, bite-sized fragments, creating an uneven layer across the bottom of the dish.
- Generously scatter chocolate fragments throughout the croissant layers, ensuring an even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Create a silky custard base by whisking eggs, dairy elements, sweetener, aromatic vanilla, and a hint of salt until the mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform liquid.
- Gently cascade the custard mixture over the croissant and chocolate landscape, using a soft utensil to press down and allow complete absorption of the creamy mixture.
- Allow the assembled dish to rest momentarily, permitting the croissants to drink in the luxurious custard for optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Shield the dish with a lightweight aluminum barrier, then slide into the preheated oven for initial baking to set the foundational structure.
- Remove the protective covering to allow the surface to caramelize into a golden, enticing finish that signals culinary completion.
- Once emerged from the oven, permit the bake to cool slightly, rendering it safe to handle and allowing flavors to stabilize.
- Finish with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar, complemented by optional garnishes like pillowy whipped cream or vibrant fresh berries for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Opt for day-old croissants for better absorption and a more delightful texture, preventing soggy results.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize the flavor profile and suit personal preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute croissants with gluten-free bread or brioche, ensuring the same luxurious breakfast experience.
- Create make-ahead magic by preparing the dish the night before, refrigerating overnight, and baking fresh in the morning for effortless entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg