INGREDIENTS
- Unsalted butter for the baking dish
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 6 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, cut into chunks or chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
- 1.Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2.Butter an 8-inch square or other shallow 2-quart baking dish.
- 3.In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Add the croissants and chocolate and mix to combine.
- 4.Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.