Description
This Croissant Breakfast Bake with Chocolate Chips is a decadent morning treat featuring day-old croissants soaked in a rich custard and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Baked until golden and puffed, it creates a tender, custardy texture with pockets of melted chocolate, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 5 large day-old croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer croissants and chocolate chips: Evenly distribute the croissant pieces in the baking dish, then sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over them to create pockets of melted chocolate throughout.
- Mix custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a rich custard base.
- Pour custard over croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, making sure to gently press the croissants down so they soak up the custard thoroughly for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Let soak: Allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes so the croissants absorb the custard fully, resulting in a tender and custardy bake.
- Bake: Place the uncovered dish in the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and puffed. If the bake browns too quickly, cover lightly with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then serve warm. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries for an elegant presentation and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for best texture as they soak up the custard without becoming too mushy.
- If the top browns too fast during baking, tent the dish with foil to prevent burning.
- For added flavor, garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries.
- This recipe serves well as a make-ahead breakfast; refrigerate overnight before baking for a convenient morning meal.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute whole milk with your preferred plant-based milk.
