Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and comforting dish combining buttery mini croissants with a rich cream cheese custard and semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Perfect for an indulgent breakfast or brunch, it bakes into a warm, creamy casserole that’s easy to prepare ahead and serve fresh from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes (or overnight if refrigerated before baking)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (10 to 13 ounces) package mini croissants, chopped
Custard Mixture
- 2 (8 ounces each) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1⅓ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer croissants and chocolate: Place the chopped mini croissants evenly into the prepared baking dish. Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate morsels evenly over the croissants.
- Make custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth at room temperature. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Finally, stir in the milk until fully combined.
- Assemble bake: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and chocolate in the baking dish ensuring all pieces are well covered and soaked.
- Rest the custard: Let the assembled bake rest for 20 minutes at room temperature to allow the custard to soak into the croissants. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate overnight for more flavor development.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Serve warm: Remove from oven and serve the bake warm for a delicious, gooey breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the assembled bake overnight before baking, which enhances flavor and texture.
- Use full-fat milk and cream cheese for richest results, but low-fat versions can work for a lighter option.
- Feel free to swap semi-sweet chocolate morsels with dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.
- Make sure to preheat your oven fully for even baking and proper custard set.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
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