Flaky Chocolate Croissants That Are Worth the Wait
Indulge in Flaky Chocolate Croissants That Are Worth the Wait, a delightful treat that transforms any breakfast or brunch into a gourmet experience. With buttery layers and rich chocolate filling, these croissants are perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring during a cozy weekend. The aroma of freshly baked pastries fills your kitchen, making the anticipation well worth it. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of flaky pastry and ooey-gooey chocolate, creating an indulgent experience that’s hard to resist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chocolate batons or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually mix in cold milk until a rough dough forms. Knead gently until smooth.
- Roll softened butter between parchment sheets into a rectangle and chill while the dough rises.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle and encase the chilled butter before rolling and folding several times to create layers.
- Cut triangles from the rolled dough, place chocolate at the base, and roll tightly into croissants.
- Arrange on a lined baking sheet, allow to rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and brush croissants with milk before baking for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg