Description

Indulge in the exquisite experience of homemade chocolate croissants, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. This delightful recipe features layers of flaky, buttery dough enveloping rich chocolate, bringing a gourmet touch to your kitchen. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can impress family and friends with these decadent pastries. Customize your croissants by adding fruits or nuts to suit your taste. Prepare the dough ahead of time for a hassle-free baking session that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goods.

Ingredients

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0.25 cup unsalted butter (for mixing)
4 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
1.5 cups cold whole milk
1.5 cups unsalted butter (softened for layering)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for layering)
1 large egg (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons whole milk (for egg wash)
4 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Melt 0.25 cup unsalted butter and mix it with cold milk into the dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for about 30 minutes.
Spread softened butter on a floured surface into a rectangle; chill until firm.
Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle large enough to encase the butter layer completely; fold over sides to seal in the butter.
Roll out again into a larger rectangle and fold it into thirds like a letter; chill for at least one hour.
Roll out into another rectangle, cut triangles, place chocolate at the base of each triangle, and roll tightly from base to tip.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place croissants on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with egg wash mixture, and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 croissant
Calories: 320
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg