Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and satisfying layered casserole combining buttery mini croissants, creamy sweetened cream cheese custard, and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly baked until golden and set, it makes a deliciously indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that can be prepared ahead and baked fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (or overnight plus 40 minutes if refrigerated)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Croissants and Chocolate
- 1 (10 to 13-oz) package mini croissants, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 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 (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Croissants and Chocolate: Place the chopped mini croissant pieces evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissants to distribute the chocolate flavor throughout.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined. Then stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the croissant and chocolate chip layer, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Allow this mixture to stand for 20 minutes to let the croissants absorb the custard. For best results, you can cover and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake the dish uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the custard is set in the center and the top is lightly golden. Remove from oven and serve warm for a delightful breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish the night before by assembling, refrigerating overnight, and baking fresh in the morning for convenience and better flavor infusion.
- Using room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth custard without lumps.
- Feel free to swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark or milk chocolate chips according to taste preferences.
- If mini croissants are unavailable, you may use chopped regular-sized croissants but adjust quantity accordingly.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra special touch.
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