Homemade Chocolate Croissants That Taste Like Bakery Bliss
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade chocolate croissants that taste like bakery bliss. These flaky pastries, also known as Pain au Chocolat, are the perfect treat for any occasion—be it a leisurely breakfast, brunch with friends, or a sweet ending to dinner. With layers of buttery goodness surrounding rich chocolate batons, each bite transports you to a quaint French bakery. Crafting these croissants at home is easier than you might think and will impress your family and friends. Follow our simple recipe to achieve that perfect balance of crispy outside and soft inside, all while filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
- 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
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1 1/2 cups Cold Whole Milk (or Almond Milk)
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened but cold)
- 12 pieces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Batons
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix briefly.
- Gradually add cold milk while mixing on low speed until smooth yet slightly sticky.
- Incorporate small cubes of cold butter into the dough until visible chunks remain.
- Knead the dough on medium speed for about 5 minutes until elastic.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and cut into triangles.
- Place a chocolate baton at the base of each triangle and roll up toward the tip.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; cover lightly and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) while croissants are rising.
- Brush each croissant with an egg wash made from whisked egg and milk before baking for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg