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Chocolate Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chocolate Croissants that deliver a taste of Parisian bakeries right to your kitchen. This recipe creates flaky, buttery pastries enveloping rich dark chocolate, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day. With layers that are beautifully crisp and a filling that oozes chocolate goodness, these croissants are not just pastries; they’re an experience to savor. Whether you enjoy them on your own or share them with loved ones, they are sure to impress with their impressive presentation and irresistible taste.

  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 croissants 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ¼ cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (cold)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup European-style butter (cold)
  • 8 oz dark chocolate bars (chopped)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix in cold milk and softened butter until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth, then chill for at least 2 hours.
  2. Create a butter block by pounding cold European-style butter between parchment sheets into a rectangle approximately 7×5 inches.
  3. Encase the butter block in the chilled dough and roll out to about 10×20 inches. Fold into thirds like a letter and refrigerate for 30 minutes; repeat this step three times.
  4. Roll out the dough again to about 10×20 inches, cut into triangles, place chocolate pieces at the base of each triangle, roll tightly, and let proof for about 2–3 hours.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Use cold ingredients to achieve optimal flakiness. Customize fillings with semi-sweet chocolate or nuts for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for future enjoyment.