Homemade Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the flaky bliss of homemade chocolate croissants, a delightful pastry that elevates any breakfast or brunch gathering. These light, buttery croissants are filled with rich chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can achieve bakery-quality results right in your kitchen. Perfect for any occasion, these croissants can be customized with various fillings to suit your taste.
- 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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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 cup cold whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz chocolate batons (or high-quality chocolate chips)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk (or cream)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add cold milk while stirring until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth. Shape into a ball, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle. Soften butter and mix with flour; spread over two-thirds of the dough. Fold the unbuttered third over the middle section and then fold down the remaining third like a letter. Wrap tightly and chill again for an hour.
- Roll out the dough into another rectangle and cut into triangles about 5 inches wide at the base. Place chocolate batons at the base of each triangle before rolling tightly toward the tip.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange rolled croissants on parchment-lined baking sheets. Mix egg and milk; brush over croissants before baking.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg