Decadent Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants, featuring flaky layers and rich chocolate filling. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these croissants are surprisingly easy to make. With just a few key ingredients, you can impress family and friends with this classic pastry that captures the essence of a French café right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut the rolled pastry into triangles measuring about 4-5 inches at the base.
- Place a small handful of dark chocolate chips near the base of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the base to the tip, curving slightly to form a crescent shape.
- Whisk together the egg and water; brush this mixture over each croissant for shine.
- Arrange croissants on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg