Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Knife & cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants day-old, cut into chunks
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp cocoa powder for extra chocolatey flavor
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2️⃣ Assemble the Bake: Arrange croissant chunks in the baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over them.
- 3️⃣ Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 🥚 eggs, 🥛 milk, 🍶 heavy cream, 🍬 sugar, 🥄 vanilla, and 🧂 salt. (Optional: Stir in cocoa powder for extra chocolate flavor.)
- 4️⃣ Soak the Croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb.
- 5️⃣ Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- 6️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with 🍬 powdered sugar. Serve warm & enjoy! 😋
