Chocolate Almond Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste
- 2-8 oz packages of refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1-4 oz semi-sweet, good quality chocolate bar (like Ghirardelli's)
- Sugar for sprinkling
These delightful rolls are reminiscent of ‘Pain au Chocolat’ with the delicious addition of Almond Paste. Refrigerated crescent rolls make this an easy recipe to prepare.
Time
20 minutes to assemble
11-13 minutes to bake
11-13 minutes to bake
Yield
16 rolls
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat egg with one tablespoon water and set aside.
- Cut chocolate into 1/4 inch by 1 inch slices. If they break, just piece together as you use them. Using a cheese slicer or sharp knife, cut thin slices of Almond Paste. Set aside.
- Separate each roll into 8 triangles. Lay slices of Almond Paste on top of dough. At widest end of triangle, lay a strip of chocolate on top of Almond Paste. Roll to point.
- Place point side down on baking sheet. Curve into a crescent shape. Brush crescents with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.