Flaky & Gooey! How to Make Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants)

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with lower sugar

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is often more affordable and still provides a rich flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil can be a cost-effective substitute for butter in dough.

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.

Cut the pastry into squares, each large enough to hold a piece of chocolate.

Place a piece of chocolate in the center of each square.

Fold the corners of the pastry over the chocolate to enclose it completely.

Place the shaped pastries seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Cover the pastries with a cloth and let them rise until puffy, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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