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Homemade Chocolate Croissants (Pain au Chocolat) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 croissants
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Pastry
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Description

These Homemade Chocolate Croissants, also known as Pain au Chocolat, are flaky, buttery pastries filled with rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or a decadent snack, they combine golden puff pastry with melted chocolate inside and a sweet, shiny finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Pastry

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or in bar form

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Finishing Touches

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry into a slightly larger rectangle, ensuring it remains even in thickness.
  2. Cut and Fill the Pastry: Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, divide the pastry into four equal rectangles. Place a few pieces of chocolate near the shorter edge of each rectangle, leaving some space from the edge to prevent spilling during baking.
  3. Roll and Seal: Carefully roll the pastry over the chocolate, tucking it in tightly as you go. Place the croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep them from unraveling while baking.
  4. Egg Wash for a Golden Finish: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the tops of each croissant with the egg wash to give them a beautiful golden-brown shine when baked.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place the croissants in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown. Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning.
  6. Add a Sweet Finishing Touch: Once out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for extra richness, then sprinkle with granulated sugar for a touch of sweetness and texture. Let them cool slightly before serving so the chocolate is warm and melty inside.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry stays cold before baking for best flakiness.
  • Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate for richer flavor.
  • Don’t overfill the pastry to avoid chocolate leaking out during baking.
  • Egg wash helps achieve a glossy, golden crust.
  • Serve warm to enjoy the melted chocolate inside.

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