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Quick Pain Au Chocolat

At a Glance

Total
20 min
Servings
4.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • French
  • No-Bake
  • Easy

Dietary

  • Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Wheat

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 475 per serving 1900 for selected servings
Fat 29.5g per serving 118g for selected servings
Sugar 23.5g per serving 94g for selected servings
Protein 6.3g per serving 25g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 47.5g per serving 190g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Quick Pain Au Chocolat brings together 4 plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise, 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional), 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels) in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.

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Equipment

Heatproof bowl, small saucepan, spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.

  2. Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.

  3. Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.

  4. Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.

  5. Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.

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