Pistachio Chocolate Croissants – Nutty & Decadent
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Pistachio Chocolate Croissants – Nutty & Decadent. These flaky pastries are a perfect balance of rich dark chocolate and roasted pistachios, elevating the classic pain au chocolat to a new level of indulgence. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these croissants are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. The process of creating laminated dough may seem daunting, but it’s a rewarding experience that will impress your family and friends. With nutritious ingredients packed into each bite, these pastries offer a unique twist on traditional treats that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 75g granulated sugar
- 10g instant yeast
- 10g salt
- 300ml cold whole milk
- 60g unsalted butter, melted
- 250g cold European butter
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 150g shelled roasted pistachios, roasted
- 50g brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten (for egg wash)
- 50g chopped pistachios for topping
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl; add cold milk and melted butter. Knead until smooth. Chill dough for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare a cold butter block by pounding it into an 8×8 inch square between parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough; fold in the butter block and laminate by rolling and folding several times.
- Create filling: pulse pistachios, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sea salt in a food processor until coarsely ground.
- Shape croissants: Roll out dough, cut into rectangles, fill with chocolate and pistachio mixture, roll up tightly.
- Allow croissants to rise until doubled; preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush with egg wash, top with chopped pistachios and sea salt.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg