Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemadeChocolate Croissants, a classic French pastry that brings the charm of a bakery right to your kitchen. These flaky, buttery chocolate croissants are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat. With their golden layers and rich dark chocolate filling, they promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will impress family and friends alike. Customize them with your favorite fillings, and enjoy the fun of shaping these pastries together as a family activity.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (for laminating)
- 8–10 dark chocolate sticks
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk and softened butter; knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, place cold butter in the center, and fold the edges over it completely.
- Roll out the folded dough into a large rectangle; fold into thirds like a letter. Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat two more times.
- Roll out the final dough into a rectangle, cut into smaller rectangles, place chocolate sticks near one edge, and roll tightly around them.
- Place rolled pastries on a parchment-lined baking tray; cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Brush with beaten egg for shine before baking at 375°F (190°C) for about 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg