Pistachio Chocolate Croissants – Nutty & Decadent
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Pistachio Chocolate Croissants – Nutty & Decadent, where rich dark chocolate meets the nutty crunch of roasted pistachios. These elegant pastries boast a flaky, buttery exterior and a creamy filling that is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. Impress your guests with these delightful treats that not only look stunning but also deliver an irresistible flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 500g bread flour
- 75g granulated sugar
- 10g instant yeast
- 10g salt
- 300ml cold whole milk
- 60g unsalted butter (melted)
- 250g cold European butter
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 150g shelled roasted pistachios
- 50g brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix in cold milk and melted butter until smooth. Knead for about 8 minutes.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Create a butter block by pounding cold European butter between parchment sheets into an 8×8 inch square; chill.
- Roll out the dough to a rectangle, place the chilled butter on half, fold over, and roll again into a rectangle. Repeat folding two more times with chilling intervals.
- Pulse pistachios with brown sugar and extracts until coarsely ground.
- Roll out the dough again and cut into rectangles; fill with chocolate pieces and pistachio mixture before rolling into croissants.
- Let rise until doubled, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with pistachios and sea salt; bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 18-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg