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Vegan Chocolate Croissant

Flaky layers, a rich buttery flavor (without the actual butter!), and a decadent chocolate filling. Perfect for a weekend brunch, a special breakfast treat, or even a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast 1 standard packet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks vegan butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup cold plant-based milk
  • 4 ounces vegan chocolate chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons plant-based milk for brushing
  • Coarse sugar optional, for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Add the cold, cubed vegan butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the cold plant-based milk, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Don't overmix!
  • Form the dough into a rectangle, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches). Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Then, rotate the dough 90 degrees, and roll it out again into a large rectangle. Fold into thirds again.
  • Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.
  • Repeat the rolling and folding process (step 5) one more time.
  • Wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out to about a 1/4 inch thickness. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to trim the edges and create a large rectangle. Then, cut the rectangle into long triangles.
  • Place a small amount of chopped vegan chocolate at the base of each triangle.
  • Starting at the base, carefully roll up each triangle towards the point. Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the point tucked underneath to prevent unrolling.
  • Cover the croissants loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until they are puffy and almost doubled in size.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Brush the tops of the proofed croissants with a little plant-based milk and sprinkle lightly with course sugar. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the croissants cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely (or, let's be honest, enjoy them while they're still warm!).