Description
A flaky, buttery, and indulgent breakfast bake made with day-old croissants, chocolate chips, and a rich vanilla custard. This Easy Chocolate Croissant Bake is the perfect make-ahead dish for brunches, holidays, or slow weekends. With minimal prep and a melt-in-your-mouth result, it’s a bakery-style breakfast you can make in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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5 large day-old croissants, cut into chunks
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 cups whole milk
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4 large eggs
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
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Fresh berries or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dish
• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
• Slice or tear croissants into 1- to 2-inch pieces.
• Layer croissant pieces evenly in the dish and sprinkle chocolate chips between and over them.
2️⃣ Make the Custard
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and combined.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bake
• Slowly pour the custard evenly over the croissants and chocolate chips.
• Press down gently with a spoon or spatula to help croissants soak in the custard.
• Let rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
4️⃣ Bake It
• Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
• Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
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Use day-old croissants for best texture; they absorb the custard better without getting soggy.
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To make it ahead: Assemble everything and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning.
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For extra richness, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
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Variations: Add fresh raspberries, chopped nuts, espresso powder, or white chocolate for your own twist.
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This bake freezes well. Cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 1 month.
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Reheat slices in the microwave or oven at 325°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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