# Components:
→ Breads & Chocolates
01 - 6 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 2-inch pieces
02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
→ Custard Mixture
03 - 2 cups whole milk
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Toppings
09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - Fresh berries, for serving
11 - Whipped cream, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - Arrange croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped chocolate over and between the croissant pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over croissants, pressing gently to ensure all pieces are moistened. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow croissants to absorb the custard.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until custard is set and the top is golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
07 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.
