Gooey Chocolate Croissant Bake
A rich and indulgent baked croissant dessert layered with melted chocolate and creamy vanilla custard.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
Croissant Bake
- 6 butter croissants day-old preferred
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
- 4 eggs large
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Tear croissants into chunks and layer half in the dish.
- Sprinkle half the chocolate over the croissants.
- Repeat layers with remaining croissants and chocolate.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard over croissants and gently press to soak.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for best gooey texture. Excellent with powdered sugar or ice cream.