Description
A delightful breakfast or brunch dish combining buttery croissants and sweet chocolate, perfect for busy mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, preferably day-old
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Fresh berries or sliced bananas (optional mix-ins)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the croissant pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants and chocolate, pressing gently so all pieces soak.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to absorb.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool briefly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chocolate croissants or add more chocolate chips. You can also customize this recipe with fruits or spices like cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chocolate, croissant, breakfast, brunch, bake, easy recipe