Description
Flaky, buttery pastries filled with rich melted dark chocolate. These homemade chocolate croissants bake into golden layers with a crisp exterior and soft, chocolatey center, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 8 dark chocolate sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and one egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Place thin slices of cold butter evenly across the dough and fold the dough over the butter.
- Roll and fold the dough several times to create laminated layers.
- Cut the dough into rectangles and place a dark chocolate stick near one edge.
- Roll each rectangle into a croissant shape with the chocolate tucked inside.
- Place pastries on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and flaky.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving so the chocolate settles inside the pastry.
Notes
- Keep the butter cold to maintain distinct flaky layers.
- Chill the dough between folds if it becomes too soft.
- Use high quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Pastries can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg