Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery layers of homemade chocolate croissants filled with melty chocolate, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In another small bowl, dissolve the yeast in cold water and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes until smooth, then wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roll out the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle. If the butter gets too soft, return it to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into another rectangle, place the butter slab in the center, and fold the dough over to completely encase the butter.
- Roll out the dough into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling after each fold.
- Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick, and cut into triangles. Place a piece of chocolate on the wide end and roll towards the tip to form the croissant shape.
- Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for about an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the croissants with the beaten egg for a shiny, golden crust.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until they’re golden brown and flaky. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate croissants, pain au chocolat, French pastry, brunch, baking