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Easy Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants (Bakery Style at Home)

A flaky, golden brown chocolate croissant cut in half, revealing melted chocolate filling inside.
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Make flaky, buttery chocolate croissants quickly using store-bought puff pastry. This shortcut recipe delivers bakery-quality pain au chocolat perfect for an indulgent breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. If the pastry is thick, gently roll it out slightly to create a larger rectangle.
  3. Cut each pastry sheet lengthwise into two equal rectangles, resulting in four rectangles total. Then, cut each rectangle in half across the short side, giving you eight smaller rectangles.
  4. Place one piece of chocolate near one short edge of a pastry rectangle. Roll the pastry over the chocolate once, then place a second piece of chocolate near the new edge. Continue rolling until you reach the opposite end, forming a croissant shape. Pinch the seam closed.
  5. Place the shaped croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create the egg wash. Brush the tops and sides of each croissant generously with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the croissants are puffed, golden brown, and flaky.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Notes

  • For extra flakiness, chill the assembled, unbaked croissants for 15 minutes before applying the egg wash and baking.
  • If you do not have chocolate sticks, use high-quality chocolate chips, placing about 5 to 7 chips along the edge before rolling.
  • This recipe is a great shortcut for a weekend brunch idea when you want French pastry flavor fast.

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