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Chocolate Croissants Recipe

Published: Feb 1, 2024 · Modified: Feb 24, 2025 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Puff Pastry chocolate croissants are an indulgent treat that is effortless to make. Each bite will ooze warm chocolate mixed with a delicious flaky puff pastry. Use a shortcut of store-bought puff pastry and homemade chocolate croissants are only minutes away.

Love puff pastry? Next time try this easy baked brie in puff pastry recipe.

Chocolate croissants on a parchment paper.
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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Expert Tips
  • 💬 FAQs
  • ⌛ Make Ahead
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • More Breakfast Recipes
  • Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants Recipe

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Easy 3-ingredient puff pastry chocolate croissants for your snack, or as a breakfast food.
  • Versatile recipe - add your favorite filling
  • Leftover croissants make a delicious, quick, sweet breakfast the next day.
  • Fun hand held dessert for your next potluck.

Puff pastry chocolate croissants are perfect for a sweet breakfast or an afternoon cup of tea. This will soon be your favorite go-to brunch or dessert item, as they really are that good!

📝 Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe.
Puff pastry chocolate croissants recipe made with simple ingredients

📋 Ingredient Notes

  • Puff pastry dough: Use store-bought puff pastry. Thaw according to the package directions. You can also use croissant dough.
  • Egg: Used as an egg wash which adds a shiny golden brown coat to the croissant. Flavor the egg yolk with a tiny bit of vanilla, if you choose.
  • Chocolate: Use your favorite chocolate for best taste.

🥄 Instructions

A collage of two images showing how to roll and cut puff pastry sheet.
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with a sheet of parchment paper. and clean your work surface.
  2. Place puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and unfold. Roll your puff pastry sheet into a rectangle.
  3. Cut the pastry sheet into 16 triangles as shown.
A collage of 4 images showing hoe to make chocolate croissants.
Easy chocolate croissant recipe is one of my favorite recipes for quick snacks.
  1. Place about two teaspoons of chocolate on the wide end of each triangle.
  2. Roll from the wide side, then bend the edges inwards to form a crescent shape.
  3. Place rolled croissants on a lined baking sheet and proceed with the remaining triangles.
  4. in a small bowl, beat one egg and, using a pastry brush, brush the top with egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.

💡 Expert Tips

  • Use any chocolate you like. Milk chocolate. dark chocolate, white chocolate or a mix.
  • Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut the triangles.
  • Melt any remaining chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle on top for a fancy look or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

💬 FAQs

Can I use crescent dough instead of puff pastry?

Yes! Using a roll of crescent dough in place of puff pastry would also make delicious and tasty chocolate croissants recipe. Substitute the puff pastry and follow the recipe instructions below. Please note, the crescent rolls may not take as long to bake as the puff pastry.

⌛ Make Ahead

  • Chocolate croissants can be made ahead of time until your party or brunch begins, however, they may not last that long. Wrap fully baked chocolate croissants and store in a cool dry place.

👩‍🍳 Variations

  • Once you make these chocolate croissants, don't stop there, there are so many more variation ideas. Get creative! Some ideas are to use chopped nuts, fruit spread or jam, cinnamon sugar, Nutella with fruit or go savory with cheese, pepperoni, deli meat or a combination of your favorites.

🧺 Storage

Refrigerate- Place leftover chocolate crescents in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Freeze: Wrap pain au chocolat in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 months.

Reheat - Thaw on the countertop or in the fridge overnight, then warm chocolate croissant in the oven or toaster oven to your liking.

Chocolate croissants on a black serving plate with one cut in half to show melted chocolate.
Easy croissant recipe with buttery flaky layers and rich chocolate.

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  • Cinnamon swirls are buttery, flaky pastries rolled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for your sweet craving at any time of the day.

More Breakfast Recipes

  • Light and fluffy pistachio muffins are so simple to make and taste great with a cup of coffee!
  • This raspberry danish has a buttery flaky base with a sweet and tangy raspberry lemon filling. Topped with fresh raspberries and dusted with powdered sugar these are an elegant dessert yet so simple to make.
  • Buttery flaky with tangy sweet flavors, these Rhubarb Scones are easy-to-make homemade treats for a quick breakfast or snack.
  • These Strawberry Pancakes are a delightful start to your morning with a smile. Bursting with juicy strawberries, this fluffy comfort is great for breakfast, brunch, or to celebrate special occasions like Mother's Day.

If you love this recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! Thank you.

chocolate croissants on a black plate with one cut in half.

Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants Recipe

A delicious treat made easy with the help of puff pastry. Done in 30-minutes these chocolate croissants are a crowd pleaser and the perfect end to any meal.
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Course: baking, Dessert
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 croissants
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Amira

Equipment

  • 1 large baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg lightly beaten with ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 oz chocolate 40g
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lightly dust your working area with flour, unfold the puff pastry sheet over.
  • Lightly dust a rolling pin with flour and roll your puff pastry sheet into a rectangle.
  • Cut the pastry sheet into 16 triangles as shown.
  • Place about two teaspoons of chocolate on the wide edge of one triangle.
  • Roll from the wide side then bend the edges inwards a bit do form a croissant shape.
  • Place on the baking sheet and proceed with the remaining triangles.
  • Brush top with egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until top is golden.

Notes

  • Use any chocolate you like, or a mix of chocolate.
  • Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut the triangles.
  • Melt any remaining chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle on tip for a fancy look or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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