Description
Indulgent chocolate croissant breakfast bake brings French bakery charm to morning tables with layers of buttery pastry and rich chocolate. Warm, custardy comfort awaits you in this simple yet elegant breakfast centerpiece that promises delightful mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 400 ml (1 ⅔ cups) whole milk
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 200 g (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Sweet and Flavor Enhancers:
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Optional Serving Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 180C (350F) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Methodically scatter torn croissant fragments across the dish, creating an even base layer that will absorb the rich custard.
- Liberally distribute chocolate chips or roughly chopped chocolate fragments throughout the croissant pieces, ensuring delectable chocolate in every potential bite.
- Craft a velvety custard by vigorously whisking eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform blend.
- Tenderly cascade the custard mixture over the croissant and chocolate landscape, using a spoon to gently press down and encourage maximum liquid absorption.
- Allow the assembled dish to rest for 10-15 minutes, permitting the croissants to thoroughly soak up the luxurious custard mixture.
- Shield the dish with a loose aluminum foil covering and slide into the preheated oven, baking for an initial 20-minute period.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the center sets completely.
- Once removed from the oven, permit the bake to cool momentarily before adorning with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve while still warm, optionally accompanied by billowy whipped cream or a scattering of fresh, vibrant berries for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Texture by letting croissants sit out overnight or use day-old pastries, ensuring they absorb custard without becoming mushy.
- Customize Chocolate Selection by using dark, milk, or white chocolate chips depending on personal preference or dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity by adding optional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard mixture for a warm, aromatic twist.
- Make Gluten-Free friendly by substituting regular croissants with gluten-free pastry alternatives and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg