Description
Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of these homemade chocolate croissants (Pain au Chocolat). A delightful treat for any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for rolling/shaping
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) cold whole milk
Filling:
- one 4-ounce bar (113g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Butter Layer:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Preliminary notes: I have lots of information to prepare you to make homemade chocolate croissants. A complete guide to making the croissant dough, with a video and step-by-step photographs, can be found in my original croissants recipe. Make room in the refrigerator for a baking sheet.
- Make the dough: Cut the butter into slices and combine with flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Slowly add milk and knead the dough.
- Knead the dough: Beat the dough for 5 minutes until soft and elastic. Rest the dough in the refrigerator.
- Shape the dough: Roll out the dough into a rectangle and rest in the refrigerator.
- Butter layer: Beat butter and flour, shape into a rectangle, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Laminate the dough: Roll out the dough, fold with butter, and refrigerate between turns.
- Shape the croissants: Roll out the dough, cut, fill with chocolate, roll, and shape into croissants. Allow to rest.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Egg wash: Whisk egg wash ingredients together and brush over croissants.
- Bake the croissants: Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, follow the dough rest and chilling times for proper lamination.
- Ensure the butter layer is firm but pliable for successful rolling.
- Shape croissants neatly for even baking and a professional appearance.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Homemade Chocolate Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, Croissant Recipe, Chocolate Croissants
