Dairy-Free Chocolate Croissant

Indulge in flaky, buttery perfection with these Dairy-Free Chocolate Croissants, a plant-based twist on the classic French pastry. Made with melt-in-your-mouth dairy-free butter and rich dark chocolate, these croissants are irresistibly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The recipe walks you through a beginner-friendly lamination process, folding layers of dough and butter to create the iconic airy texture. Each croissant is filled with a generous piece of dairy-free chocolate, ensuring a luscious, gooey center in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent afternoon treat, these croissants are both lactose-intolerant and vegan-friendly, making them a delightful choice for everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:180 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup Dairy-free butter
• 8 ounces Dairy-free dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons Dairy-free milk (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and almond milk, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

While the dough is chilling, prepare the butter block. Place dairy-free butter between two pieces of parchment paper. Roll it out into an 8x8-inch square and refrigerate until firm.

Step 5

After the dough has chilled, roll it out on a floured surface into a 10x10-inch square. Place the butter block in the center of the dough square at a diagonal.

Step 6

Fold the corners of the dough over the butter to enclose it like an envelope. Roll it out into a 10x20-inch rectangle.

Step 7

Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling for 30 minutes between each fold.

Step 9

After the final chill, roll the dough out into a 10x24-inch rectangle. Cut it into 12 triangles.

Step 10

Place a piece of dairy-free dark chocolate at the base of each triangle. Roll up from the base to the tip, forming a crescent shape.

Step 11

Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise at room temperature for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Step 12

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush the croissants with dairy-free milk.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 14

Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4169.8

Total Fat 276.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4011.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.4g	0%
Total Sugars 93.7g
Protein 45.9g	0%

Vitamin D 56.4IU	0%
Calcium 419.2mg	0%
Iron 31.7mg	0%
Potassium 1647.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 35.7%