Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Easy Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants, or Pain au Chocolat. These pastries are a perfect blend of flaky, buttery layers filled with rich chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With store-bought puff pastry, you can whip these up in no time and impress your family and friends. Serve them warm alongside fresh fruit or a cup of coffee for a gourmet touch at home. Whether enjoyed solo or at a gathering, these croissants are sure to be a hit!
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.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and roll into a rough rectangle if using a block.
- Cut each sheet lengthwise into three equal strips for a total of six strips.
- Position one piece of chocolate near the short end of each pastry strip and roll it over the chocolate until fully wrapped.
- Place each croissant seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Brush the tops of each croissant with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg