Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant Bake
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant Bake. This delightful dish features layers of buttery croissants soaked in a luscious chocolate-hazelnut custard, making it an ideal choice for brunch or dessert. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at any gathering while evoking the warmth of cozy café mornings with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 stale croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the croissant pieces evenly on the bottom. Pour half of the custard over the croissants. Repeat with remaining croissants and custard.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly, then top with toasted hazelnuts and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - Use stale croissants for optimal absorption. - Add a splash of vanilla extract or substitute with almond extract for extra flavor. - Customize by incorporating fresh berries or swapping hazelnuts for pecans.