Quick Pain Au Chocolat
Satisfy your cravings for a French bakery classic with this quick pain au chocolat recipe—perfect for busy mornings or last-minute indulgence. Made with flaky, buttery store-bought puff pastry and rich semi-sweet chocolate bars, these delightful pastries come together in just 10 minutes of prep time. A simple egg wash ensures a golden, bakery-style finish, while a short bake time delivers warm, melty chocolate enveloped in crisp layers of pastry. With only four ingredients and no advanced baking skills required, these mini chocolate croissants are a shortcut to Parisian perfection. Serve them fresh from the oven for an irresistible treat that's best enjoyed warm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (2 sheets) store-bought puff pastry sheets
- 4 bars semi-sweet chocolate bars
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles. You should end up with 8 rectangles in total.
Place a piece of chocolate at one short end of each rectangle, leaving a small border.
Roll the pastry tightly around the chocolate, sealing the edge by pressing it firmly. Ensure the seam is on the bottom to prevent unrolling during baking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
Place the rolled pastries seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each.
Brush the tops and visible sides of the pastries with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy while warm for the best taste and experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.4 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.7 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2150 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.1 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1166 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
