Description
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a cozy, indulgent baked breakfast made with buttery croissants, rich chocolate, and a soft vanilla custard. Perfect for slow mornings, holidays, or make-ahead brunches, it fills the kitchen with warmth and brings everyone to the table with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large day-old croissants, torn into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Butter a medium baking dish generously.
- Tear the croissants into rustic pieces and layer half of them into the dish.
- Sprinkle half of the chocolate over the croissants.
- Add the remaining croissants and finish with the rest of the chocolate.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard evenly over the croissants, gently pressing them down.
- Let rest for 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until golden and set.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use day-old croissants for best texture. You can substitute milk with half-and-half for extra richness or plant-based milk if needed. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze individual portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 145mg