Chocolate Croissant Recipe

Name: Chocolate Croissant
Prep time: 2 hours (including dough rising time)
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: flour: 40g; butter: 15g; chocolate: 10g; sugar: 7.5g; yeast: 1.5g; salt: 0.5g; milk or water: 15g; egg wash: 0.5g

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Here's a delightful twist on a classic breakfast pastry - the Chocolate Croissant, also known in French as 'pain au chocolat'. Ideal for those mornings when you crave something sweet and indulgent, this pastry combines the light, flaky texture of a traditional croissant with the rich, gooey goodness of melted chocolate. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee or as a sweet treat any time of the day, a chocolate croissant can turn an ordinary moment into a special one.

🌎 French: Dessert

🔥 Calories 350kcal
🍗 Protein 6.5g
🍚 Carbs 40g
🧈 Fat 19g

🥗 Ingredients:

flour (40g)
butter (15g)
chocolate (10g)
sugar (7.5g)
yeast (1.5g)
salt (0.5g)
milk or water (15g)
egg wash (0.5g)

🍳 How to cook (8 servings):

Cooking Time: 20 minutesPreperation Time: 2 hours (including dough rising time)

Prepare the dough

Combine flour, sugar, a pinch of salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add in water (or milk) and mix until a dough begins to form. Gently knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then cover and let it rise until doubled in size.

Incorporate butter

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Evenly distribute thin slices of cold butter over the surface, then fold the dough over the butter in thirds. Refrigerate for an hour.

Add chocolate and shape

Roll out the dough again into a rectangle, and place small chocolate bars or chunks along one edge. Carefully roll the dough over the chocolate, enclosing it completely. Cut the log into individual pieces, then arrange them on a baking sheet, leaving space for expansion.

Bake

Brush each croissant lightly with egg wash for a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and puffed up.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Each chocolate croissant offers a delightful mix of carbohydrates, fats, and a small amount of protein, providing the energy needed to kickstart your day. While indulgent, it also contains a dose of iron from the chocolate and beneficial fats from the butter, contributing to your daily nutritional needs in a delicious way.