Delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Crescent Pastries: A heavenly treat with a sweet and nutty filling

These delicious crescent-shaped pastries, filled with a succulent hazelnut and peanut chocolate spread, offer the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Made with a soft, yeasty dough that is light and airy, each pastry is a testament to traditional baking with a touch of modern flavors. The addition of hazelnut spread enriches baked goods, making them irresistibly creamy and flavorful, while the sprinkling of almond flakes adds a delicious crunch.

Why you'll love it: These Hazelnut Chocolate Croissants are a joy for anyone who enjoys the comforting warmth of freshly baked goods combined with the rich, decadent taste of Hazelnut Chocolate. The creamy, sweet filling contrasts beautifully with the light and fluffy texture of the dough, creating a pastry that is both satisfying and sophisticated. They're perfect for those times when you're craving something sweet but fancy, and their charming croissant shape makes them as beautiful as they are delicious.

Perfect occasion: These pastries are ideal for festive occasions, holiday breakfasts or as a special treat to accompany your afternoon tea or coffee. They are also perfect as gifts, beautifully packaged in a box for your friends and family to enjoy. Their elegant appearance and exquisite flavor make them suitable for gatherings, celebrations or simply as a delicious way to start a special day.

Decorating Tips: Before baking, brush each pastry with an egg and milk mixture for a shiny, golden finish. Sprinkle generously with almond flakes for a nice crunchy texture. Once cooked, a light dusting of powdered sugar can add an extra touch of sweetness and a festive look.

Ingredients:

• Yeast dough:
  • 250 ml of milk
  • 1 packet of dry yeast
  • 5 tablespoons of sugar
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 100 ml of oil

• Filling:
  • 200 g chocolate and hazelnut spread
  • 40 g peanuts

• Icing:
  • Egg and milk mixture
  • Almond flakes

Instructions:

1. Warm the milk slightly and stir in the yeast and sugar until dissolved. Add this mixture to the other dough ingredients and knead until smooth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about an hour.
2. Divide the dough into 7 to 10 portions, depending on the size of pastry you want. Roll out each portion thinly and make several parallel cuts on the right side of the dough.
3. Place two teaspoons of hazelnut chocolate spread and one teaspoon of peanuts on the left side of each piece of dough, then roll from left to right to envelop the filling.
4. Shape the dough into croissants and place them on a baking sheet. Brush with the egg-milk mixture, sprinkle with almond flakes and bake immediately.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) with top and bottom heat for about 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Savor these delightful chocolate and hazelnut croissants, a treat that is as pleasant to look at as it is to eat!