Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 1 puff pastry | 🍫 1 bar of chocolate |
| 🥚 1 egg yolk | 💧 1 tablespoon of water |
Utensils
| 🍴 Knife | 🧑🍳 Rolling pin |
| 🥣 Bowls | 📏 Ruler or measuring tape |
| 🖊️ Scissors | 🎂 Baking tray |
| 🔥 Oven | 🍳 Pastry brush |
Preparation Step by Step
Total time: 30 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: No rest step required
Cooking time: 20 minutes
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 210°C; this will allow for quick and even baking of your chocolate croissants.
STEP 2: Roll out a puff pastry, ensuring to lay it on a clean and smooth surface for easier handling.
STEP 3: Cut rectangular pieces of about 10×8 cm from the pastry to properly insert the chocolate.
STEP 4: Place a chocolate bar on the edge of each rectangle, then fold the pastry over to wrap it correctly.
STEP 5: Arrange the croissants on a tray lined with parchment paper; this will facilitate their baking and removal.
STEP 6: Beat an egg yolk with a tablespoon of water and brush the tops of the croissants for a nice golden finish.
STEP 7: Bake for 20 minutes until the croissants are well golden and crispy.
Making a homemade chocolate croissant in just 30 minutes is a true delight. With a simple puff pastry and a few bars of chocolate, the preparation process is quick and accessible for everyone. Preheating your oven to 210°C and cutting out pastry rectangles becomes child’s play.
The finishing touch, with a mixture of egg yolk and a bit of water, gives a beautiful golden color. In less than an hour, chocolate flavors will fill your kitchen and delight your loved ones. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring a sweet touch to your day with this easy recipe, which will bring happiness to your table.
