Homemade Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Homemade Chocolate Croissants, where flaky, buttery pastry meets rich, melted chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day, these croissants are surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple steps.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 200g dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Gradually mix in the warmed milk until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled butter into a rectangle about ½ inch thick and refrigerate.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle twice the size of the butter block. Place the butter in the center and fold the dough over to encase it completely.
- Roll out gently to form another rectangle; then fold it into thirds like a letter to create layers.
- Roll out again into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick and cut triangles (5 inches wide). Place chocolate at the base of each triangle and roll tightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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