Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on breakfast with this Chocolate Croissant French Toast Recipe. Featuring flaky croissants soaked in a creamy custard mixture and studded with rich chocolate chips, this baked dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy weekend treat. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity β just mix, soak, and bake! It serves eight, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends. Plus, you can customize your serving with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added indulgence. Enjoy the warm, sweet flavors that will make this dish a favorite at every breakfast table.
Ingredients
- 6 medium-large croissants
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Β½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and spray an 8Γ8β baking pan with cooking spray.
- Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer them in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Pour over croissants and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Press down gently to ensure the croissants are submerged in the custard mixture. Allow to soak for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips or adding spices like cinnamon to the custard mixture. You can substitute brioche or challah if you don't have croissants available.