Description
Indulge in the delicate layers of homemade chocolate croissants that promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These flaky delights, filled with rich dark chocolate, offer a taste of Parisian luxury right at your breakfast table. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy morning treat, these croissants will impress everyone with their elegance and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 100g dark chocolate (chopped or chocolate chips)
- 50g unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into triangles. Place chopped chocolate at the base of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the base to the tip, forming a crescent shape; pinch edges to seal.
- Beat the egg with a splash of water and brush over each croissant for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg