Description
This Chocolate Croissant recipe transforms simple store-bought croissants into a decadent treat using melty chocolate chips, flaky sea salt, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy turbinado sugar. Baked quickly on a sheet pan, these croissants develop a golden caramelized top with a gooey chocolate interior, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 large croissants (680 grams)
- 12 ounces chocolate chips (340 grams, Guittard or Ghirardelli recommended)
- 1 teaspoon flake sea salt (3 grams, such as Maldon)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (59 grams)
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar (50 grams, or raw coarse sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Position an oven rack on the lowest level to ensure even caramelization.
- Prepare croissants: Slice each croissant horizontally but do not cut all the way through, creating a hinge effect to hold the filling.
- Add chocolate chips: Place each croissant on the baking sheet and generously sprinkle the inside with chocolate chips to fill each one.
- Season with sea salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt inside each croissant over the chocolate to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
- Brush and sugar topping: Close the croissants and lightly brush the tops with pure maple syrup. Then sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly on top for a crunchy, caramelized finish.
- Bake the croissants: Place the baking sheet onto the lowest rack of the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes. Watch carefully starting at 4 minutes to prevent burning, removing the croissants once the tops are golden and caramelized.
- Cool and serve: Transfer the croissants to a cooling rack and allow them to cool for about 1 minute before serving. They are delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips like Guittard or Ghirardelli for best flavor and melting quality.
- Keep a close eye during baking to avoid quickly burning the croissants, as sugar caramelizes fast at high heat.
- Flaky sea salt adds an excellent contrast to the sweetness—do not omit it.
- For a dairy-free version, choose vegan croissants and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- These croissants are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be warmed slightly if stored overnight.
