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Easy Puff Pastry Chocolate Croissants

Two golden brown chocolate croissant halves on a white plate, one revealing gooey melted chocolate filling.
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Make flaky, buttery chocolate croissants quickly using store-bought puff pastry. This recipe delivers bakery-style results with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.1 ounces) all-butter puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks (about 12 sticks)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. If the pastry is rectangular, cut it in half lengthwise to create two long strips.
  3. Cut each strip crosswise into 6 equal rectangles, resulting in 12 rectangles total.
  4. Place one chocolate stick near the short edge of a rectangle. Roll the pastry over the chocolate once, then place a second chocolate stick near the new edge. Continue rolling until you reach the end of the rectangle, forming a croissant shape.
  5. Place the formed croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining pastry and chocolate.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with the egg wash. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired.
  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 on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate bars for the best flavor inside the pastry.
  • If you do not have chocolate sticks, use chocolate chips, placing about 4 to 5 chips near the edge before rolling.
  • For extra shine, brush the baked croissants with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven.

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