Description[]
An easy cheater's method for a French type of pastry that makes a great breakfast, or anytime. You know what they say: PAIN IS GOOD!
Quick Pain Au Chocolat
Ingredients[]
- 4 plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional)
For the ganache[]
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Directions[]
- Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.
- Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.
- Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.
- Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.