Chocolate Almond Croissants
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade Chocolate Almond Croissants! These flaky pastries combine rich dark chocolate and smooth almond paste, all wrapped in layers of buttery puff pastry. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these croissants are not only simple to make but are also sure to impress family and friends with their elegant appearance and irresistible taste. With a golden-brown exterior dusted with powdered sugar, they bring a touch of French café charm right into your kitchen. Explore variations by adding different fillings or garnishes to make them uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets, thawed)
- 100g dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 100g almond paste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four triangles per sheet.
- In a bowl, mix dark chocolate and almond paste until well combined.
- Place about a tablespoon of filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll towards the point.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each croissant.
- Whisk together the egg and milk, then brush over each croissant.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg