Thanks to store-bought puff pastry, you really can make flaky, homemade chocolate croissants without the extra time and fuss.
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How to Make Chocolate Croissants in 30 Minutes
Traditional croissant dough is a fun, but a time consuming process. It’s something everyone should try at some point, but it certainly does not fit into our definition of an easy recipe. That’s why we adore this recipe.
Thanks to store-bought puff pastry, you really can make flaky, homemade chocolate croissants without the extra time and fuss. Everyone will love them, too.
The puff pastry dough we used is from Pepperidge Farm. We’re sure you’ve noticed their products in your grocery store.
If you can’t find Pepperidge Farm’s puff pastry sheets, feel free to use another puff pastry dough, store-bought or homemade.
Simply roll the puff pastry out into a rectangle and cut into triangles. Then add your favorite chocolate to the middle and roll up. Or if you want to experiment, try marzipan and sliced almonds for almond croissants, jam, or even ham and cheese for a savory version.
These little croissants go fast and are perfect for mornings, parties or your next coffee break. Make a batch, throw them into a basket and watch them go.
– This Recipe was Sponsored by Pepperidge Farm –
Easy Chocolate Croissants
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These mini croissants are sinfully easy to make. We use a store-bought puff pastry sheet instead of making our own croissant dough at home. The puff pastry sheet needs to be thawed before using. So, either place into the refrigerator and leave overnight or remove and thaw at room temperature for 40 to 50 minutes. Once the puff pastry has thawed, all you need is 30 minutes to make the croissants. Leave them plain, add chocolate or another favorite filling. These are mini croissants, so when making, assume each person will eat two.
Makes 16 mini croissants
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You Will Need
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 of a 17.3 ounce package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
2/3 cup (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips or small chocolate chunks
Directions
- Prepare Croissants
1Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick baking mat.
2Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk then set aside.
3Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the pastry sheet then lightly dust top with flour. Use a rolling pin to roll the sheet into a 16-inch square. Cut pastry square in half then cut each half into four rectangles (making eight, 8-inch by 4-inch rectangles). Now, cut each rectangle diagonally into two triangles (making 16 triangles).
4Place about 2 teaspoons of the chocolate chips down the center of each triangle. Then, starting at the wider end, roll each triangle up. Place each croissant seam-side down so that the tip of the triangle is tucked under the rolled croissant. Then, bend in the edges, creating a crescent shape. Lightly brush tops of croissants with egg wash.
Adam and Joanne’s Tips
- Jam, nuts, cheese, cooked sausage, ham or a combination of ingredients can be substituted for the chocolate.
- Recipe has been shared with permission from Pepperidge Farm
- Nutrition facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. We have used the USDA Supertracker recipe calculator to calculate approximate values.
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
102
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Protein
3 g
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Carbohydrate
11 g
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Dietary Fiber
0 g
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Total Sugars
4 g
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Total Fat
7 g
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Saturated Fat
3 g
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Cholesterol
12 mg
