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Easy Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants (Pain au Chocolat)

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Make bakery-style chocolate croissants quickly using store-bought puff pastry. This simple recipe delivers flaky, buttery layers and melted chocolate, perfect for a fast breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (about 14.1 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, cut into sticks (or use chocolate chips)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. If using a block, roll it into a rough rectangle.
  3. Cut each sheet of puff pastry lengthwise into three equal strips. You should have six strips total.
  4. Place one piece of chocolate near the short end of a pastry strip.
  5. Roll the pastry strip over the chocolate, then continue rolling until you reach the end of the strip, forming a croissant shape. Place the finished croissant seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Repeat with the remaining pastry strips and chocolate pieces.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create the egg wash. Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with the egg wash.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the croissants are puffed, golden brown, and flaky.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Notes

  • If you do not have chocolate sticks, use about 2 chocolate chips per croissant, placing them near the edge before rolling.
  • For extra flaky layers, chill the rolled croissants for 10 minutes before applying the egg wash and baking.
  • You can substitute milk chocolate for bittersweet chocolate based on your preference.

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