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Quick Pain Au Chocolat
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
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!
Ingredients:
4 plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions:
1. Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.
3. Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.
4. Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.
5. Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
By RecipeOfHealth.com