EASY CHOCOLATE PUFF PASTRY CROISSANTS

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For croissant lovers..this is a very easy and elegant dessert, puff pastry filled with chocolate, then drizzled with a smooth chocolate glaze on the top.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8 pasteries

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 puff pastry sheets, thawed (use one 17-ounce box)
1 -1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot water (more or less as needed)
confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface, then roll out to make a 10-inch square.
  • Cut into four even squares.
  • Place 2-3 tablespoons milk chocolate baking chips in the center of each square.
  • Brush the edges lightly with the beaten egg.
  • Fold each square into triangles, press the edges to seal.
  • Place on the baking sheets 2-inches apart.
  • Repeat with remaining puff pastry sheet.
  • Bake for about 15-17 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Cool on baking sheets for about 3 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl melt the 2 ounces semisweet chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter on HIGH for about 25-30 seconds, stirring once and until smooth. until smooth.
  • Stir/whisk in the confectioners sugar until combined.
  • Add in water until the icing is smooth and desired consistency for drizzling.
  • Drizzle over the pastries.
  • Sift lighty with confectioners sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.8, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 205.9, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 26, Protein 7.8

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