Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: fresh berries, chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange sliced croissants evenly in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, and sugar until just simmering; remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla. Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper.
- Pour custard over the croissants, pressing down gently to submerge them. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving. Add fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, add chocolate shavings on top before baking.
- Ensure croissants are slightly stale for better absorption of custard.
- You can prepare this dish a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired brunch
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
