Shortcut Chocolate Croissants
Shortcut Chocolate Croissants are a delightful way to bring a taste of France into your home. With flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry filled with rich chocolate, these treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Using store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe accessible to bakers of all skill levels. In just 30 minutes, you can impress family and friends with these decadent pastries that deliver both flavor and elegance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.3 oz package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 4 Hershey's special dark chocolate candy bars
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thaw puff pastry sheets as per package instructions and roll out if necessary.
- Cut each sheet into rectangles (4 inches wide by 6 inches long).
- Place a piece of chocolate on one edge of each rectangle and roll up, sealing edges.
- Whisk egg and water together and brush over each croissant.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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