Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants that boast a flaky, buttery exterior and a rich, melted chocolate center. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, these pastries are effortlessly crafted using pre-made puff pastry. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress family and friends with this irresistible treat fresh from your oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) pre-made puff pastry sheets
- 4 oz high-quality dark or milk chocolate bars or chips
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into triangles approximately 6 inches wide at the base.
- Place one or two pieces of chocolate at the wide end of each triangle. Optional: add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- Starting from the wide end, gently roll up each triangle towards the pointy end to form tight rolls.
- In a small bowl, whisk together one egg with one tablespoon of water to create the egg wash. Brush this over each rolled croissant.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg