Description
Chocolate Croissant Loaf is a rich and comforting baked dessert made with buttery croissants soaked in a sweet custard and baked with melted chocolate. The loaf turns golden and lightly crisp on top while staying soft and chocolate-filled inside.
Ingredients
- 4 croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the pan
- Powdered sugar (optional topping)
- Chocolate drizzle (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter.
- Place the torn croissant pieces into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly among the croissant layers.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture over the croissants, ensuring all pieces absorb the liquid.
- Gently press the croissants down so they soak evenly.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to absorb the custard.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Allow the loaf to cool slightly before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Slightly stale croissants work best because they absorb the custard more effectively.
- Dark chocolate chunks can be used instead of chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Sliced bananas can be layered with the croissants for added sweetness.
- Chopped almonds or hazelnuts add a pleasant nutty texture.
- The loaf can be assembled ahead of time and baked the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
