Chocolate Croissants

Name: Chocolate Croissants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1 roll of puff pastry; 100 g of dark chocolate; 1 eggs ((for the egg wash)); powdered sugar (for dusting)

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These quick croissants are made of puff pastry rolled around a bar of chocolate. 🥐 Brush them with egg wash before baking for a shiny finish.

Total time: 30 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.58

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 4

croissants

Estimated cost €3.50

1 roll of puff pastry
⅔ cup dark chocolate
1 eggs(for the egg wash)
powdered sugarfor dustingoptional

Equipment

Pastry brush
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Oven

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into equal triangles.
Break the chocolate into small pieces and place a little at the base of each pastry triangle.
Roll the pastry around the chocolate into a croissant shape. Repeat for each triangle.
Arrange the croissants on the baking sheet and beat the egg to make an egg wash.
Gently brush each croissant with the beaten egg.
Bake for about or until the croissants are golden.
Meanwhile, melt the remaining chocolate to make the sauce.
Once baked, take the croissants out of the oven and let them cool slightly.
Coat the croissants with the melted chocolate sauce.
Optionally dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of indulgence.
Enjoy these delicious chocolate croissants while still warm!

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

250kcal

Protein4 g6%
Carbs25 g40%
Fat15 g54%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🍫 For an even more indulgent variation, you can add a touch of vanilla to the chocolate sauce for an exquisite, subtle flavor! 🍦

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Raw: Freezes excellently, up to 2 months in zip bags. Baked: Less ideal for the texture, up to 1 month.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Baked: Keeps 1 day at room temperature in an airtight container. They lose their crispiness. Or 2 days at most in the refrigerator.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The raw croissants can be shaped the day before. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Take out 30-60 min before baking.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven or air fryer: 5-7 min at 160°C to regain a bit of crispiness. Microwave: 20-30 seconds, but it softens the pastry.

Variations

Replace the dark chocolate with milk chocolate or chocolate chips.
Slip in a spoonful of chocolate hazelnut spread instead of the chocolate pieces.
Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on the chocolate sauce.

Mistakes to avoid

Skipping the egg wash: gently brush each croissant with beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish.
Rolling the dough poorly: roll it tightly around the chocolate in a croissant shape so the chocolate stays inside.
Coating the croissants while they are piping hot: let them cool slightly before pouring over the melted chocolate sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make chocolate croissants with puff pastry?

Unroll the pastry, cut it into equal triangles, place some chocolate at the base of each one, then roll up into a croissant shape. Brush with beaten egg and bake for about 15 minutes at 180 °C.

What chocolate should you use for the croissants?

This recipe uses 100 g of dark chocolate: broken into pieces at the base of the pastry triangles, with the rest melted to make the sauce that coats the baked croissants.

How do you brush the croissants with egg wash?

Beat the egg, then gently brush it over each croissant arranged on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper before baking. The egg wash gives the puff pastry a shiny look and a nice color.

How long should chocolate croissants bake?

Bake for about 15 minutes at 180 °C, until the croissants are golden. Let them cool slightly before coating them with melted chocolate and optionally dusting with powdered sugar.