Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Easy Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants (Pain au Chocolat). These flaky, buttery pastries are filled with rich chocolate, making them perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch treat, or sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, cut into sticks (or chocolate chips)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle if using a block.
- Cut each sheet lengthwise into three equal strips for a total of six strips.
- Place a piece of chocolate near the short end of each strip and roll it over the chocolate to form a croissant shape.
- Place each rolled croissant seam-side down on the baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water; brush this mixture over the tops of the croissants.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Make sure your puff pastry is fully thawed for optimal puffing during baking. Refrigerate shaped croissants for 15 minutes prior to baking to enhance flakiness. Customize by adding nuts or fruit spreads alongside the chocolate filling.