Chocolate Croissant with Whipped Cream and Orange Slices

Ingredients

• 2 large croissants
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream (for sauce)
• 1 medium orange
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice 2 croissants in half horizontally and place on a baking sheet. Warm in oven for 5 minutes until crisp and fragrant.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.

4. 4

   Toast 1/4 cup sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until golden and nutty, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

5. 5

   Slice 1 orange into thin rounds, then cut rounds in half. Place croissant halves on plates, cut side up.

6. 6

   Drizzle chocolate sauce generously over each croissant half. Top with a large dollop of whipped cream.

7. 7

   Arrange orange slices around the croissant. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and dust with 1 tbsp powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• baking sheet
• small saucepan
• mixing bowl
• electric mixer
• skillet
• knife
• cutting board

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