Quick Pain Au Chocolat

Name: Quick Pain Au Chocolat
Ingredients: 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

5 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

1

Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.
2

Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.
3

Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.
4

Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.
5

Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.