Ingredients
5 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Fresh berries or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips throughout.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants. Press down gently to help the croissants absorb the liquid.
- (Optional) Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the custard to soak in.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is set. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm with berries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Day-old croissants work best as they absorb the custard without getting mushy.
- Can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- Customize with espresso, nuts, fruits, or different chocolate varieties.
- Gluten-free or dairy-free variations can be made with ingredient swaps.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
