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Dark chocolate-mint croissant freshly baked
Airy light croissant with dark chocolate and mint

Dark Chocolate & Mint Croissants

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
While making croissant dough is a multi-day affair, using ready-made puff pastry turns it into a creative game. The classic pairing of mint and dark chocolate (think 'After Eight') takes on a new dimension in buttery pastry, with fresh herb oils infusing the layers as they bake.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 500 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Keep puff pastry in fridge until the last moment.

Tip: The soul of puff pastry is layers of dough and butter. If butter melts before baking, you get greasy dough, not flakes.
2 ✓

Unfold pastry and cut into isosceles triangles.

Tip: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean edges so layers don't stick together.
3 ✓

Place chocolate and 1-2 mint leaves at the wide end. Brush lightly with melted butter (avoid edges).

Tip: Butter adds flavor but prevents sealing if it gets on the edges.
4 ✓

Roll up tightly from wide end. Tuck the tip under the croissant and press slightly.

Tip: Sitting on the tip keeps the croissant closed during baking.
5 ✓

Brush with egg beaten with milk, bake 15-20 mins until deep golden and crispy.

Tip: Egg proteins provide shine (Maillard reaction).
6 ✓

Cool on rack, then dust with powdered sugar.

Tip: Steam needs to escape, otherwise pastry gets soggy.

Recipe FAQ

Chocolate leaked, what to do?
Try rolling tighter and ensure chocolate doesn't poke out the sides.
Pastry didn't puff.
Likely got too warm while working. Puff pastry must always be kept cold.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Puff Pastry (thawed, high quality)
  • 5 oz Dark Chocolate (high cocoa content)
  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1 large Egg (for wash)
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar