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A golden-brown chocolate croissant bake sliced open to reveal layers of flaky croissants, melted chocolate, and creamy custard, beautifully plated on a rustic wooden table with a dusting of powdered sugar, styled with fresh berries for color and texture.

Decadent Chocolate Croissant Bake for Easy Brunch

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A rich and flaky baked dish featuring layers of buttery croissants soaked in custard and filled with melted chocolate, ideal for a decadent breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package of croissants (about 8 large croissants)
  • 1 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup of whole milk
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • <li Powdered sugar and fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice croissants into thick slices and layer in the prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate.
  6. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the custard.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with powdered sugar and berries if desired.

Notes

  • Use high-quality croissants for best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
  • Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 370 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 130 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg