Here’s how to make delicious, flaky chocolate croissants (pain au chocolat) at home 🥐🍫
🥐 Chocolate Croissants
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
- 100–150g chocolate (bars or chocolate chips)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk
🔥 Instructions:
- Preheat oven
Set to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. - Prepare pastry
Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut into rectangles. - Add chocolate
Place a strip or a few pieces of chocolate near one edge of each rectangle. - Roll
Roll tightly like a log, sealing the edges underneath. - Egg wash
Whisk egg + milk and brush over the croissants for a golden finish. - Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. - Cool slightly & serve
Best enjoyed warm with melted chocolate inside 😍
🌟 Tips:
- Use good-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Don’t overfill or chocolate may leak out.
- Chill the shaped croissants for 10 minutes before baking for better puff.
🍽️ Optional Add-ons:
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top
- Serve with coffee or tea
If you want, I can also show you a bakery-style croissant dough from scratch, or a Nutella-filled version for an even richer treat 👍
