Flaky Chocolate Croissants That Are Worth the Wait
Indulge in the irresistible delight of flaky chocolate croissants, a homemade treat that elevates any breakfast or brunch experience. With layers of buttery pastry enveloping rich semi-sweet chocolate, these croissants are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. While they may require some patience to prepare, the end result is worth every moment spent.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup chocolate batons or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Confectioners’ sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add cold milk until a shaggy dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Roll softened butter into a rectangle between parchment paper and chill.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle, encase chilled butter, and laminate by folding and rolling several times while chilling in between.
- Roll out dough again, cut into triangles, place chocolate at the base, and roll tightly.
- Allow shaped croissants to rise until doubled in size before brushing with milk and baking at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 298mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg