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classic chocolate croissant

Classic Chocolate Croissant (Pain au Chocolat) Recipe: Master the Art of French Pastry at Home


  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is a warm, custard-filled delight made with buttery croissants and rich chocolate – perfect for brunch.


Ingredients

Scale

56 day-old croissants, torn into chunks

1 cup chocolate chunks or chips

4 large eggs

1 ¾ cups whole milk

½ cup heavy cream

⅓ cup granulated sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Tear croissants into bite-sized chunks and place in the dish.

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt.

4. Pour custard over the croissants and press gently to soak.

5. Sprinkle with chocolate and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.

6. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can prep this bake the night before and refrigerate. Simply bake it fresh in the morning.

Use oat or almond milk for a dairy-free version.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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