Ingredients
4 large croissants, torn into pieces
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of heavy cream
3 large eggs
1/2 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of red food coloring
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, food coloring, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the torn croissant pieces to the mixture and gently stir to coat.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is set and lightly golden.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
This dish can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Just increase bake time by about 10 minutes if baking from cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: red velvet, croissant bake, breakfast, dessert