Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Shortcut Chocolate Croissants, a simple yet impressive treat that brings the essence of French pastry to your home. This easy chocolate croissant recipe features flaky layers of puff pastry enveloping rich chocolate, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With only 15 minutes of prep time and minimal fuss, you can create bakery-style pastries that are sure to impress family and friends. Customize them with different fillings or toppings to suit your taste. Enjoy these warm and fresh from the oven for a truly memorable culinary moment.
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
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thaw the puff pastry sheets until pliable; roll out on a floured surface if needed.
- Cut each sheet into triangles or rectangles; place a piece of chocolate at the wide end and roll up.
- Whisk the egg and water together; brush the mixture over each croissant for shine.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg