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Chocolate Croissant Loaf

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Chocolate Croissant Loaf is a beautifully twisted pastry loaf made from puff pastry or crescent dough, layered with rich chocolate, and baked to golden, flaky perfection. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s an easy yet elegant treat that combines the indulgence of chocolate with buttery pastry layers.

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry or crescent roll dough (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting surface)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a large rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
  3. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with chocolate.
  4. Roll the dough up tightly from the short end into a log.
  5. Slice the log in half lengthwise to expose layers, then twist the two halves together with the cut sides facing up.
  6. Carefully place the twisted dough into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Brush the top with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until puffed and deep golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar or sea salt, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a thin layer of hazelnut spread or orange zest before rolling.
  • Twisting the dough helps create visible layers and an appealing texture.
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and make cleanup easy.
  • If using crescent dough, pinch seams together before adding filling.

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