Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants that combine flaky pastry with rich, melty chocolate. These pastries are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking, making them a versatile addition to any occasion. With pre-made puff pastry, you can easily skip the time-consuming dough-making process while still achieving an impressive golden-brown finish. The aroma wafting from your oven will surely entice your family and friends, making these chocolate croissants a standout treat at brunches and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 bar dark or milk chocolate (broken into pieces)
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 2 tbsp water (for wash)
- Optional: 2 tbsp sugar
- Optional: 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into rectangles.
- Place a piece of chocolate at the wide end of each rectangle.
- Roll up tightly from the wide end towards the tip and seal edges securely.
- Mix egg with water for the wash and brush over each croissant.
- Optionally sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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