Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants, a sweet treat that brings the charm of a French bakery into your kitchen. These flaky pastries are filled with rich, melty chocolate, making them perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With the simplicity of pre-made puff pastry, you can impress your family and friends with minimal effort. Customize your croissants with optional toppings like vanilla extract or sea salt for an added flavor twist. Whether enjoyed warm on a weekend brunch or as a dessert after dinner, these chocolate croissants are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed overnight in the fridge)
- 1 bar dark chocolate (or milk chocolate), broken into 1 oz pieces
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 2 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Optional: 2 tbsp sugar
- Optional: 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet and cut into rectangles about 4 inches by 6 inches.
- Place one piece of chocolate at the wide end of each rectangle and roll tightly toward the pointed end; seal edges gently.
- Whisk together egg and water for the egg wash; brush each croissant with this mixture. Sprinkle sugar on top if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg