Speculoos Chocolate Croissants
A sweet twist on classic Belgian speculoos cookies, layered with rich chocolate ganache and served with a side of coffee. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs speculoos cookie dough, dark chocolate, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400g speculoos cookie dough
- 12 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Roll out 400g speculoos dough into a rectangle. Spread 12 oz chopped dark chocolate over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Step 2: Whisk 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chocolate, spreading evenly.
- Step 3: Roll the dough tightly into a log, slicing into 1-inch thick rounds. Place on baking sheets and bake 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Step 4: Let cool completely before serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
