Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the warm, flaky bliss of homemade chocolate croissants that bring a touch of gourmet to your kitchen. These delightful pastries are filled with rich dark chocolate and boast a golden, crispy exterior, making them perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat. With straightforward steps, you can easily impress your friends and family with this decadent delight that transcends ordinary baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 100g dark chocolate (high-quality, chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted for brushing)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a lined baking sheet.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into triangles.
- Place a piece of dark chocolate at the wide end of each triangle, leaving space at the edges.
- Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (55g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg