Description
Indulge in the heavenly experience of homemade chocolate croissants that are sure to leave everyone wanting more. These flaky, buttery pastries envelop rich chocolate batons, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasionβbe it a cozy weekend brunch or an impressive dessert for guests.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 16 chocolate batons (or 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add cold milk until a soft dough forms. Knead lightly on a floured surface until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and flatten cold butter between parchment paper into a thin rectangle. Place the butter on one half of the dough and fold over to encase it.
- Roll out the dough again into a larger rectangle and fold it into thirds like a letter. Repeat this process two more times to create layers, then chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough one last time and cut triangles. Place one chocolate baton at the base of each triangle and roll them up from base to tip.
- Let shaped croissants rise on parchment-lined sheets until doubled in size (about 45 minutes). Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) during this time and brush with milk if desired.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using dark chocolate for a richer taste. You can prepare the dough ahead of time and freeze shaped croissants before baking for later enjoyment.