Decadent Croissant Toast (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 9.5 oz (270g) croissants, about 6 medium-large
02 - 3 big eggs
03 - 1 cup of milk (237ml)
04 - 50g sugar (about ¼ cup)
05 - 1 tbsp vanilla flavoring
06 - ½ cup (85g) small chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Coat an 8x8-inch dish lightly with nonstick spray.
02 - Break the croissants into smaller chunks. Toss them into the pan, squeezing them until the pan is full and packed tightly.
03 - Mix eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla together in a big measuring cup or mixing bowl. Pour this over the croissant chunks, then scatter the chocolate chips on top. Gently press everything down so the croissants soak it up.
04 - Leave it at room temperature for an hour, or cover it and refrigerate overnight. Push the croissants under the custard occasionally to ensure everything soaks in.
05 - Set oven to 350°F. If refrigerated, take the pan out and replace the plate with aluminum foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes until it firms up.
06 - Serve while warm. Add a drizzle of syrup or dust with powdered sugar, if you'd like.

# Notes:

01 - Any type of milk works fine—whole milk makes it richer.
02 - You can assemble this in the evening and bake it the next day for a relaxed morning.