Chocolate Croissants Recipe ( Makes 8 croissant )
Indulge in a flaky, buttery and chocolatey treat with this delicious recipe for Chocolate Croissants. These croissants are the perfect combination of a classic French pastry and rich, melted chocolate. This easy-to-follow recipe uses store-bought puff pastry, making it a quick and convenient option for a sweet breakfast or dessert. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or just love a good croissant, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, let’s get started and bake up a batch of these mouth-watering treats!
Ingredients:
1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, thawed
8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp butter, softened
2 tbsp heavy cream
2 tbsp milk
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract, water, and heavy cream.
Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle.
Cut the pastry into 8 equal pieces.
Place a generous amount of the chopped chocolate in the center of each piece of pastry.
Roll up the pastry, starting at the short end, to form a croissant shape.
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and brush with a mixture of beaten egg and milk.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the croissants are puffed and golden brown.
Serve warm and enjoy!
