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Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

Delight in this rich and indulgent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake, perfect for unforgettable brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Mixture
  • 6 pieces egg yolks
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Croissant Base
  • 6 pieces croissants, torn into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter. Set aside.
  2. Add the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl and whisk until combined.
  3. Add croissant pieces to the egg mixture and toss to coat, making sure croissants are well-moistened. Stir in 3/4 of the chocolate chips.
  4. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
  5. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. If bake starts to brown too much, cover loosely with foil.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the chocolate chips or add fruits for a personal touch. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.

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