Chocolate French Toast
Turn your favorite pastry into a decadent breakfast with this pain au chocolat-inspired Chocolate French Toast recipe!
Servings: 10 servings
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
