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Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

Buttery croissants baked in a creamy custard with melted chocolate, perfect for indulgent breakfasts or brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Croissant & Chocolate Layers
  • 6 large chocolate croissants store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Custard Mixture
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice croissants into halves or thirds. Layer in dish with chocolate chips.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour over croissants.
  4. Let soak 15–20 minutes for croissants to absorb custard.
  5. Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool 5–10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar or top with berries/chocolate drizzle before serving.

Notes

Assemble the night before for a make-ahead breakfast. Serve warm for best texture.