Description
Indulge in a delightful Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant Bake, a perfect way to transform day-old croissants into a luxurious dessert. This dish features layers of flaky croissants soaked in a rich custard, combined with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread and crunchy hazelnuts. Enhanced by a sprinkle of cinnamon, each bite offers a taste of indulgence reminiscent of a cozy Parisian cafรฉ. Whether served warm for brunch or as an after-dinner treat, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ยฝ cup chopped hazelnuts (lightly toasted)
- ยฝ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a baking dish.
- Tear the croissants into pieces and layer half evenly in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour half of the custard mixture over the croissants, followed by half of the chocolate hazelnut spread and half of the hazelnuts.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake for 30โ35 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Use day-old croissants for better absorption without sogginess. Customize by adding fresh berries or banana slices between layers for added flavor. For an extra touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving.