Decadent Chocolate Croissants: Flaky Bliss You Can Bake!
Indulge in the rich flavors of homemade Decadent Chocolate Croissants, a delightful pastry that brings the elegance of French baking right to your kitchen. With their flaky layers enveloping a luscious chocolate filling, these croissants are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack throughout the day. The recipe is beginner-friendly, allowing anyone to master the art of croissant-making with just a few simple steps. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite beverage, these croissants are sure to impress family and friends alike. Experience the joy of baking and treat yourself to this scrumptious delight!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 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
- 16 pieces Chocolate Batons or Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- Confectioners’ Sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- Gradually mix in cold milk until a dough forms; knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle; encase cold unsalted butter and seal edges.
- Fold dough into thirds, chill again, and repeat rolling and folding two more times.
- Cut into triangles, add chocolate at the base, roll tightly into crescent shapes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), let croissants rise for an hour before baking for about 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (75g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg