Making the perfect crispy, flaky and buttery croissants has never been easier! These 3 ingredient chocolate croissants are an absolute treat for your taste buds, and they're super easy to make too.
For me, store-bought puff pastry is an absolute life saver! I always have it in my freezer to make quick desserts or snacks for my family on busy days, and that's exactly what I used for this recipe.
If you love entertaining, you may want to check out my 3 ingredient sausage rolls recipe too! It's super delicious, quick and easy to make, and is sure to be a total crowd pleaser. I made them using puff pastry- just like I did with these croissants.
Also try my African meat pie and African fish roll recipes if you're looking for something that's more hearty and filling. These may need a bit more time and effort, but I promise they're totally worth it.
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What I Love About this Recipe
Traditionally made croissants are a labor of love, and if you don't have the time and patience to do them from scratch, this one's the quickest, easiest version of the traditional croissant recipe.
It's super versatile! You can fill it with chocolate, of course, but also experiment with other kinds of fillings, such as sausage, fruits, fish, and chicken.
These croissants are perfect for serving with yogurt, tea, and coffee, and can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, brunch, as an appetizer, snack, or even more. They are very flaky.
Recipe Ingredients
Puff pastry: Use your favorite brand of store-bought puff pastry and thaw according to the instructions on the package.
Egg: Whisk the egg with water and brush on the rolls to give it a shiny brown color and a bit of that glossy shine.
Chocolate: Use your favorite chocolate, like dark chocolate, milky chocolate, or any. You can also use chocolate bars, chips, or even Nutella- almost anything works well here.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Variations & Substitutions
- If you love a bit of texture, add some chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts are great choices) to add to the mix. Add them in along with the chocolate to make nutty chocolate croissants.
- You can also experiment with other fillings like Biscoff spread, caramel chips, fruit jam or compote and even some cinnamon sugar to make fall inspired croissants.
- To make gluten free chocolate croissants, use a gluten free puff pastry.
How to Make 3 Ingredient Chocolate Croissants
To make these easy chocolate croissants, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and lining your baking sheet with parchment paper. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk an egg and a tablespoon of water together to make the egg wash.
- Spread a little flour on your surface and lay the puff pastry sheets flat on it. Use a pizza cutter to cut it into triangles like this.
- Place a piece of chocolate bar (or chocolate chips) on the larger end of the triangle, and roll as shown. Gently shape them into C by holding both ends and layer them on the baking sheet. Brush some of the egg mixture over them.
- Pop them into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the croissants look nice and golden brown. Allow them to cool down slightly and then serve.
Storing Leftovers
If you have some leftovers, store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 days at room temperature. You can also freeze for up to 3 months if you want them to last longer.
Before you reheat the frozen croissants, remember to thaw them completely at room temperature and then reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 5 mins.
Tips & Tricks to Make the 3 Ingredient Chocolate Croissants
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the puff pastry into triangles. You can cut the dough into smaller triangles to make mini croissants too.
- Remember to place the dough seam side down on the surface. This helps keep the croissants from unfolding during the baking process.
- Avoid overstuffing the croissants with too much chocolate. Adding too much will cause it to spill out during baking and even burn.
- If you're making mini croissants, keep in mind that they will need less time to cook.
- If you're making these for a crowd and want them to look extra fancy, you can top them with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of Nutella or chocolate sauce right before you serve.
- If you want to make these egg-free, brush the prepared croissants with melted butter (or vegan butter if you want them to be vegan).
- For a deeper golden brown color and a rich flavor, use only egg yolk for the egg wash.
- If your puff pastry dough is thick, you may want to roll it into a thinner sheet- about ⅛ inch in thickness.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These flaky chocolate croissants can be enjoyed on their own for breakfast or as a snack. If you're making these for a party or a get-together, consider pairing them with other snacks like crispy samosas with tortillas and African egg rolls.
And if you're looking for some sweet treats to team up with these croissants, try chocolate cream cheese Bundt cake or something fruity like lemon loaf cake or orange poppy seed cake.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can, but the texture will be different. Puff pastry has those beautiful crispy and buttery flakiness, while crescent roll dough is more like pizza dough.
You can, but making puff pastry from scratch can be pretty time-consuming and needs a lot of effort and patience. For convenience, I would recommend sticking to the packaged version.
In this recipe, it is the puff pastry and chocolate bar or Nutella.
If you want to skip the puff pastry and make regular croissants, the secrets are lamination, butter quality, and temperature control.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Croissants
Learn how to make the perfectly crispy and flaky 3 ingredient chocolate croissants in your kitchen with just a few minutes of kitchen time.
- 1 package (2 Sheets) Puff pastry (store-bought, thawed.)
- 1 Egg (beaten plus 1 tablespoon water.)
- 100g Chocolate bar (or chips. can use more.)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Flour the working surface and spread the puff pastry sheets flat on it.
Use a pizza cutter and cut it into triangles. Each pastry will give about 4-5 triangles.
Now place the chocolate bar or chips on the long end of the triangle and roll up till if forms a croissant shape.
Hold the 2 ends and gently bend so it slightly forms a "C" shape or crescent shape.
Repeat the process with the rest of the puff pastry.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water.
Place rolled croissants on the lined sheet then brush the egg mixture generously all over the top of the rolls.
Bake for 30 minutes until the croissants puff, and are light gold and crunchy.
Serve immediately.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the puff pastry into triangles. You can cut the dough into smaller triangles to make mini croissants too.
- If you're making mini croissants, keep in mind that they will need less time to cook.
- If you're making these for a crowd and want them to look extra fancy, you can top them with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of Nutella or chocolate sauce right before you serve.
- If you want to make these egg-free, brush the prepared croissants with melted butter (or vegan butter if you want them to be vegan).
- For a deeper golden brown color and a rich flavor, use only egg yolk for the egg wash.
- If your puff pastry dough is thick, you may want to roll it into a thinner sheet- about ⅛ inch in thickness.
Adebayo Bilikis Toyin says
This is so nice
Thanks so much sis