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Chocolate French Toast

Turn your favorite pastry into a decadent breakfast with this pain au chocolat-inspired Chocolate French Toast recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill Time12 hours
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: almond croissants, breakfast, brunch, brunch recipe, chocolate bread pudding, chocolate french toast, croissant french toast, easy brunch recipe, easy french toast, french toast bake, french toast casserole, pain au chocolat
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

  • 1 Large Oval Baking Dish
  • 1 Medium-Sized Mixing Bowl Mixing

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 3/4 cups dark chocolate chips divided
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 10 pain au chocolat sliced in half
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • Optional: powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  • Butter a large buttered baking dish. Set aside.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute or just until. It should not be boiling!
    1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • Add ¾ cup dark chocolate chips. Let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the ingredients are well-combined.
    2 3/4 cups dark chocolate chips
  • Add the whole milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract Whisk to combine. Set aside.
    2/3 cup whole milk, 3 egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Slice the pain au chocolat in half lengthwise. Place the pieces face up in the prepared baking dish.
    10 pain au chocolat
  • Pour the chocolate custard evenly on top.
  • Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Top the croissants with the remaining chocolate chips and almonds.
    1 cup sliced almonds
  • Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake 20 minutes or until the custard is set.
  • Cool for 15 minutes, dust powdered sugar on top, if desired, and serve warm!
    Optional: powdered sugar for serving
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg