Irresistible Chocolate Croissants That Wow Everyone at Home
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants that are sure to impress everyone at your table. With their flaky, buttery layers and rich chocolate filling, these pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they make an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy weekend morning, this recipe will elevate your baking game and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 16 chocolate batons (or 8 oz semi-sweet/dark chocolate)
- 1 large egg (optional for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (or non-dairy milk)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add cold milk while mixing until dough forms; knead gently until smooth.
- Flatten cold butter between parchment paper into a rectangle and chill with the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough, place butter in the center, fold over it, roll out again, and fold like a letter; repeat this two more times with chilling in between.
- Roll out final dough into a large rectangle and cut triangles. Place chocolate batons near the base of each triangle and roll tightly.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Optionally brush with egg wash. Let them rise until doubled before baking at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg