Introduction:
Treat yourself to a luxurious breakfast or a special afternoon tea with these elegant chocolate croissants, enhanced with precious gold flakes. These croissants combine the classic texture of puff pastry with a melting chocolate filling and a touch of sparkle that transforms any feast into a true experience. Perfect for special occasions or to treat yourself to something unique.
Ingredients:
1 package of puff pastry (ready-made or homemade)
200g dark chocolate (or your choice)
50g butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg (for brushing)
Edible gold flakes (for a luxurious touch)
Method:
Prepare the chocolate filling:
Melt the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and stir well. Let the filling cool to firm up but still spreadable.
Ingredients:
Prepare the chocolate filling:
Melt the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and stir well. Let the filling cool to firm up but still spreadable. Form the croissants:
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into triangles. Place a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture on each triangle and gently roll up the sides. Starting at the wide end, shape the dough into a croissant.
Brush and bake:
Whisk an egg and brush the croissants with it to give them a golden color. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (top/bottom heat) for about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
Add gold flakes:
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