Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants, a treat that brings the warmth of a French bakery right to your kitchen. These flaky, buttery pastries are filled with rich melted chocolate, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a bit of patience and love, you can create these gourmet delights that will impress family and friends alike. The combination of the crispy outer layer and the decadent chocolate filling makes this recipe a must-try. Elevate your baking skills and enjoy the rewarding process of crafting these beautiful croissants from scratch.
Ingredients
- 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
- 16 chocolate batons or 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a stand mixer bowl. Gradually add cold milk while kneading until soft but tacky. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Mix softened butter with flour to create a smooth paste; shape into a rectangle and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle and encase the butter layer completely.
- Roll out again into a larger rectangle and fold into thirds; repeat this process two more times.
- Chill the folded dough for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll out dough and cut into rectangles; place chocolate batons on one end and roll tightly.
- Arrange on baking sheets to proof for an hour before baking at 400°F for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 237mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are cold to achieve maximum flakiness. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or different types of chocolate if desired. For an extra touch, dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.