Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Shortcut Chocolate Croissants, a treat that brings the charm of French patisserie right to your kitchen. These easy-to-make croissants feature flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry filled with rich dark chocolate, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With minimal prep time and just a few ingredients, you can enjoy the aroma of freshly baked croissants that are sure to impress family and friends. Whether you serve them warm from the oven or at room temperature, these croissants are a versatile delight that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.3 oz frozen puff pastry sheets
- 4 Hershey's Special Dark chocolate bars (1.55 oz each)
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut into triangles.
- Place a piece of chocolate at the base of each triangle and roll tightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash over each croissant and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (approximately 63g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg