Description
These delicious chocolate croissants come together quickly and are perfect for family breakfasts or treats. Filled with chocolate and customizable with various fillings!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 16 chocolate batons or 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, cut into bars
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cold milk gradually while mixing, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Beat the softened butter with 2 tablespoons of flour until creamy, shape into a rectangle, and refrigerate.
- Roll the chilled dough into a 14×10 inch rectangle.
- Place the chilled butter rectangle in the center of the dough and fold it over to encase the butter.
- Roll the dough into a 10×20 inch rectangle, fold lengthwise towards the center, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, resting in the fridge for 4 hours.
- Roll the dough into an 8×20 inch rectangle and cut into triangles.
- Place chocolate on the base of each triangle and roll tightly.
- Proof the croissants on a lined baking sheet for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
These croissants can be filled with various options like nuts, jam, or cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg