Description

This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a decadent and easy-to-make breakfast casserole featuring chopped mini croissants, rich cream cheese custard, and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for brunch or a special morning treat, this bake combines buttery croissants with a creamy, sweet custard and gooey chocolate for a delightful start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Croissant Layer

1 (10 to 13-oz) package mini croissants, chopped
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Custard

2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1⅓ cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups milk

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to ensure the bake doesn’t stick.
Layer Croissants and Chocolate: Place the chopped mini croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking pan, then sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the croissants.
Make the Custard: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined. Pour in the milk and mix until the custard mixture is smooth and fully blended.
Combine Layers: Pour the cream cheese custard mixture evenly over the croissant and chocolate layer, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Let it Soak: Allow the dish to stand uncovered at room temperature for 20 minutes to let the croissants absorb the custard. For a make-ahead option, cover and refrigerate the dish overnight instead.
Bake: Bake the casserole 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.
Serve Warm: Let the bake cool slightly before serving warm for a delicious and indulgent breakfast.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth custard.
This dish can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for a stress-free breakfast.
If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute whole milk with half-and-half or heavy cream.
Try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate croissant bake, breakfast casserole, cream cheese custard, easy breakfast bake, chocolate breakfast bake