Shortcut Chocolate Croissants
Shortcut Chocolate Croissants are a delightful and effortless way to enjoy the classic French pastry right in your own kitchen. With a flaky, buttery exterior enveloping rich chocolate filling, these croissants make for a perfect treat any time of day—be it breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Simply use frozen puff pastry to cut down on prep time, allowing you to whip up this impressive dish quickly. Whether enjoyed warm with fresh fruit or paired with coffee, these croissants are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.3 oz package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 4 (1.55 oz each) dark chocolate candy bars
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions and roll out gently on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into rectangles (approximately 4×6 inches).
- Place one piece of chocolate near one edge of each rectangle.
- Roll up each rectangle from the chocolate edge to seal.
- Mix the egg and water to create an egg wash; brush over each croissant.
- Bake for around 15 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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