Description
Chocolate Croissants are the ultimate indulgence, combining flaky pastry with rich, melty dark chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these delightful treats will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. With a simple recipe that allows for customization, you can impress your friends and family with homemade pastries that taste like they came straight from a French patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into triangles, approximately 4 inches wide at the base.
- Place a piece of dark chocolate at the base of each triangle. Roll tightly towards the tip.
- Beat the egg in a bowl and brush it over each croissant for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg