Pistachio Chocolate Croissants – Nutty & Decadent
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Pistachio Chocolate Croissants – Nutty & Decadent, an exquisite pastry that combines rich dark chocolate with roasted pistachios for a truly unique flavor. These flaky, buttery croissants are perfect for brunch gatherings, elegant desserts, or as a sweet afternoon treat. With their beautiful presentation and satisfying layers, they’re sure to impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 500g (4 cups) bread flour
- 75g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 10g (2 tsp) instant yeast
- 10g (2 tsp) salt
- 300ml (1 1/4 cups) cold whole milk
- 60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 250g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) cold European butter
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 150g (1 cup) roasted pistachios, shelled
- 50g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add cold milk and melted butter; knead until smooth for about 8 minutes. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the butter block by pounding cold European butter into an 8-inch square between parchment paper; chill until ready.
- Roll the refrigerated dough into a rectangle and place the butter block on half; fold over and roll out again. Chill and repeat folding two more times.
- For the filling, pulse pistachios with brown sugar until coarsely ground.
- Roll out laminated dough into a large rectangle; cut into rectangles, add chocolate and filling, then roll tightly.
- Let croissants rise covered for about 2-3 hours until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush with egg wash, sprinkle toppings, and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg