Chocolate Croissants from Scratch Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible delight of homemade Chocolate Croissants from Scratch. These flaky, buttery pastries encapsulate rich dark chocolate, offering a luxurious treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special indulgence. With each bite, experience the joy of freshly baked croissants that are both impressive and satisfying. This recipe guides you through the art of lamination, ensuring your croissants turn out perfectly puffed and golden brown. Serve them warm with coffee or alongside fresh fruit for a delightful start to your day. Get ready to impress family and friends with this classic French pastry made right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or batons
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually mix in warm milk until dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
- Shape dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the butter block: pound cold butter between parchment sheets into a rectangle; refrigerate until firm.
- Roll chilled dough into a rectangle, place butter block in center, fold edges over to seal. Roll into a long rectangle and fold like a letter. Repeat chilling and folding two more times.
- Roll dough out again; cut into triangles. Place chocolate at wide end and roll up to form croissants.
- Let shaped croissants rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg