Description
Make your own chocolate croissants just like your favorite bakery. These buttery, flaky pastries filled with rich chocolate are perfect for breakfast or a treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz dark chocolate, cut into small bars or chunks
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- Cut the pastry into 6 equal rectangles.
- Place a piece of chocolate at the wider end of each rectangle.
- Roll the pastry tightly around the chocolate, sealing the edges.
- Place croissants seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions.
- For extra flakiness, chill shaped croissants for 15 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg