Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants, a treat that brings the charm of a French bakery right into your kitchen. These flaky pastries feature a buttery exterior and a rich chocolate filling, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. With the convenience of store-bought puff pastry, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all levels to master. Serve them warm from the oven for an impressive yet effortless dessert that will surely impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed overnight in the fridge)
- 1 bar dark or milk chocolate (broken into 1 oz pieces)
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 2 tablespoons water (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into rectangles about 4 inches wide.
- Place one piece of chocolate at the wider end of each rectangle, leaving space to seal.
- Roll up each rectangle tightly from the wide end and pinch edges to seal.
- Mix egg and water to create an egg wash; brush over each croissant and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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