Chocolate Dipped Flat Croissant with Matcha
A Chocolate Dipped Flat Croissant with Matcha is fusion of flavours. With its crispy, buttery croissant base, decadent chocolate coating and earthy matcha powder sprinkle, each bite delivers a balance of rich sweetness and subtle bitterness.
Equipment
- 2 Pan non-stick and cast iron
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Medium bowl heat proof
- Measuring spoons
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 1 croissant day old, from Costco
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp sugar divided
- 1 cup chocolate chopped, about 175 grams
- 2 tbsp cream
Instructions
- Prepare the croissant. Working with one croissant at a time, flatten the pastry with a rolling pin.
- Cook the flat croissant. Preheat a large, non-stick pan over low-medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of unsalted butter and swirl it to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the croissant in the pan and coat both sides with butter. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of sugar on each side of the croissant. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper and a cast iron pan to flatten the croissant. Cook 2 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes until caramelized and crispy. Remove from pan. Repeat if making additional croissants.
- Make the ganache. Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place the chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl. Heat in a microwave for 30 second increments. Gently stir the chocolate and cream together until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Mine took 1.5 minutes. There is enough to dip at least 3 croissants.
- Finish and serve. Hold each croissant and dip it halfway into the chocolate dip, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Spoon if you need. Place the chocolate-dipped croissants on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle matcha powder over the chocolate-dipped portion of the croissants while it's still wet. If desired, set in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
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While the ganache is enough for at least 3 croissants, the croissant recipe is for one. Make as many croissants as you desire. Each croissant will take 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tsp of sugar.
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- Experiment with different types of chocolate such as dark, milk, or white chocolate, or even flavored varieties like mint or orange-infused chocolate.
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- Use chopped chocolate bars for a higher quality result. Avoid chocolate chips.
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- Substitute the cream with whole milk, half-and-half, or even coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative. Heavy cream provides richness to the chocolate dip.
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- Experiment with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or chili powder for a unique flavour twist.
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- Consider different toppings like chopped nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans), shredded coconut, crushed pretzels, edible gold or dried fruit.