Description
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and comforting morning treat combining buttery croissants, smooth cream cheese custard, and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. It offers the perfect balance of sweet and creamy textures, ideal for a special breakfast or brunch gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Layer
- 1 (10 to 13-oz) package mini croissants, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Custard
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1⅓ cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer croissants and chocolate chips: Place the chopped mini croissants evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissant pieces to ensure every bite has a chocolatey surprise.
- Make custard mixture: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and continue mixing until well blended. Then add milk and mix again until fully combined into a smooth custard.
- Pour custard over croissants: Pour this custard mixture evenly over the croissant and chocolate layer in the baking pan, making sure everything is well soaked.
- Let the bake rest: Allow the dish to stand for 20 minutes at room temperature to let the croissants absorb the custard. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate overnight for a more developed flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the dish uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the custard is set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
- Serve: Serve the Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake warm to enjoy the melty chocolate and creamy custard at their best.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, refrigerate the assembled bake overnight and bake it fresh in the morning.
- You can substitute mini croissants with regular croissant dough cut into pieces if mini ones are unavailable.
- Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving for extra flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the custard.
- Use whole milk for the richest custard, or substitute with 2% milk for a slightly lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Bake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
