Chocolate Croissant Bake

 

Ingredients:

4-5 large chocolate croissants (or regular croissants)

4 large eggs

1 ½ cups whole milk (or any milk of choice)

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Pinch of salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Directions:

Preheat & Prep:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Prepare Croissants:

Cut the chocolate croissants into halves or quarters and arrange them in the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly.

Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Add Chocolate:

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces in the baking dish.

Pour Custard Mixture:

Carefully pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring all the pieces are soaked. Gently press down with a fork or spatula to help the croissants absorb the liquid.

Rest:

Allow the mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes so the croissants can soak up the custard.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool & Serve:

Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm, possibly with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes

Total Time: ~50 m

inutes

Kcal: ~300 per serving

Servings: 8