Quick Pain Au Chocolat

Name: Quick Pain Au Chocolat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise; 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional); 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels); 1/2 cup heavy cream

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Recipe by PalatablePastime

An easy cheater's method for a French type of pastry that makes a great breakfast, or anytime. You know what they say: PAIN IS GOOD!

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
¹⁄₂

cup powdered sugar (optional)
For the ganache
4

ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels)
¹⁄₂

cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.
Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.
Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.
Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.
Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.

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