Description
Indulge in the heavenly experience of homemade chocolate croissants that are not only delightful but also surprisingly easy to create. These irresistible pastries boast flaky, buttery layers enveloping a rich, melty chocolate filling that will wow your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (high-fat)
- 16 chocolate batons (or 8 oz semi-sweet/dark chocolate)
- Optional: 1 large egg mixed with 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a stand mixer bowl. Gradually add cold milk until you form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth (about 5–7 minutes). Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the butter layer by pounding the unsalted butter between parchment paper into a square and chill.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, place chilled butter on one half, fold over to encase it.
- Roll out again and fold into thirds. Chill for about 30 minutes. Repeat this lamination process two more times.
- Roll out final dough and cut triangles for croissants. Place chocolate at the base and roll upwards tightly.
- Let shaped croissants rise again until puffed (about an hour). Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Optionally brush with egg wash before baking for golden color and bake for about 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- These croissants are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
- Customize the filling with different types of chocolate or add nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate croissants, homemade pastries, baking, breakfast, sweet treats