Delicious Homemade Chocolate Croissants Recipe You Can Make Today
Indulge in the delightful experience of crafting your own flaky, buttery chocolate croissants at home. This homemade chocolate croissants recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. The combination of rich chocolate filling and delicate layers will impress both family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll find that making these pastries is not only satisfying but also fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Enjoy your warm croissants fresh from the oven or serve them with fresh fruit and coffee for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for mixing)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
- 1.5 cups cold whole milk
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter (softened for layering)
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 Tablespoons whole milk (for egg wash)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well before adding cold milk and softened butter; knead until smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 6 hours or overnight.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle; spread softened butter over two-thirds of it. Fold the unbuttered section over the middle, then fold again to create three layers.
- Roll out again into a rectangle, cut into triangles, place chocolate at the wide end, and roll tightly.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to rise until doubled in size (about one hour).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush each croissant with egg wash and bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg