Chocolate laminated pastry

Pain au Chocolat

A rectangular laminated yeast pastry wrapped around chocolate batons.

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Pain au Chocolat

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TASTE & TEXTURE

What to expect

Flavor
Buttery, toasted, and chocolate-rich.
Texture
Crisp flaky layers with a tender interior and firm chocolate center.
How to choose
Look for distinct layers and ask about chocolate type and item size.
Storage
Best fresh; re-crisp gently rather than microwaving.
TYPICAL FORMULA

Ingredients and allergens

  • Wheat flour
  • Butter
  • Yeast
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Chocolate
  • Milk or egg may be used
Common allergen context

Commonly contains wheat, milk, and soy; egg and nuts depend on recipe and facility.

GOOD FOR

Common ways people use it

BreakfastCoffee pairingPastry assortments
CONFIRM BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions to ask the bakery

  1. 01

    What ingredients and major allergens are used in this exact item?

  2. 02

    What is the item or serving size?

  3. 03

    When was it made, and how should it be stored?

Reference basis

Nutrition ranges are planning references based on comparable records in USDA FoodData Central. Recipes and item weights vary. Allergen questions follow FDA consumer guidance.