A Tasty Touch of Paris (“pain au chocolate”)

by Susan Schachterle July 25, 2023

In your kitchen or wherever you want a little bit of French indulgence

The French tend to believe in and enjoy indulgence, whatever form it might take. And this simple recipe qualifies as indulgence of the tastiest kind. It’s also a recipe that can inspire all sorts of wonderful responses involving all the senses whether you serve them as dessert or as a pleasurable finger food breakfast after an especially amorous night. So, give it a try and buckle up – these lovely French-inspired pastries just might take you on a very romantic ride!

Chocolate-filled Croissants

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces high-quality chocolate
1 package crescent rolls
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
(you can use caster or superfine sugar if you prefer)

DIRECTIONS

*Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
*Cut the chocolate into 4 strips about ½ inch wide and 2 ½ inches long.
*Unfold the crescent roll dough (you can use bakery-fresh croissants if you prefer. Make a slit in
the side the slide the chocolate in).
*Place one piece of chocolate at the wide end of each piece of dough and roll it up.
*Mix the egg yolk and milk in a small bowl and brush gently on top of each roll.
*Sprinkle each roll with sugar and place 1-2 inches apart on parchment paper lined baking sheet
*Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

*Let cool 3-4 minutes before eating (so the very hot chocolate won’t burn your tender tongue!).