Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating Easy Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants (Pain au Chocolat) at home. With the convenience of store-bought puff pastry, these flaky, buttery pastries are filled with rich melted chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, cut into sticks (or chocolate chips)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it flat if using a block.
- Cut each sheet into three equal strips for a total of six strips.
- Place one piece of chocolate near the short end of each strip and roll it up to form a crescent shape, seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for an egg wash, then brush it over the croissants.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky. Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg