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Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake that Everyone Loves Recipe

Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake that Everyone Loves Recipe
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Delight in a warm and indulgent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, featuring day-old croissants soaked in a rich custard with semi-sweet chocolate chips. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a cozy brunch or a special treat that everyone at the table will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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

Optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare croissants: Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces, distributing them evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a bed for the custard.
  3. Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips uniformly over the croissant pieces to ensure each bite has delicious chocolate flavor.
  4. Mix custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine custard and croissants: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissant and chocolate chip layers in the baking dish, ensuring thorough coverage.
  6. Soak: Gently press down on the croissant pieces using a spatula or your hands so they absorb the custard mixture well. Let the dish sit for about 10 minutes to enhance soaking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving warm for the best experience.

Notes

  • Using day-old croissants helps absorb the custard better without becoming too soggy.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to preference.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest to the custard mixture.
  • This bake can be prepared the night before and refrigerated, then baked fresh in the morning.
  • Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness and a fruity touch.

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