Crown Brioche au Chocolat: A Delicious Family Treat

Pain au Chocolat Better than Ever

Pain au chocolat, while delicious, can sometimes be tricky to make.  Sometimes we gaze at the recipe blogs and think, “that looks amazing, but I know it is going to take forever to prepare, and might not hit the mark taste wise”.

If you are one of those people, or just short on time, today we are bringing you a quick, no fuss pastry that looks impressive but requires minimal effort.

Yes, you read that right!

Using Délifrance’s pain au chocolat, this recipe needs minimal hands-on time.  Once it's ready, it is perfect for busy mornings, packed lunches or elegant brunch spreads.  It should go without saying that the quality and consistency brought by the pain au chocolat means the impressive looks will be more than matched by the taste.

Beginner
Low cost
Serve cold

Why This Crown Brioche au Chocolat Recipe Works for Families

As much as parents wish we were able to find hours in the kitchen to make gorgeous, Instagram ready treats for family and friends, the reality of the speed of life in Singapore makes that often out of reach.  If we can find the time, perhaps we didn’t quite learn how to be a pastry chef amongst everything else.

That is why this recipe is perfect for those on the go, or without a long history of baking from scratch.  Check out 3 quality reasons this pain au chocolat recipe is going to become a winner at your place;

  • Minimal Prep: Just a few cuts and into the oven.
  • Elegant Without the Effort: Looks bakery-made with almost no work.
  • Great for On-the-Go: Ideal for school lunches, picnics, or weekend gatherings.

Read on to see how simple it really is!

Delifrance delicious pain au chocolat with golden pastry and chocolate bars perfect for baking at home

What You Need to Make this Crown Brioche au Chocolat

3 ingredients, 1 mould and you are ready to go!

  1. 5 raw Délifrance pain au chocolat
  2. Powdered sugar
  3. Butter or oil for greasing the mould
  4. Rectangle or bundt mould

That’s genuinely all there is.

We recommend the use of the Délifrance pain au chocolat due to it’s premium, buttery texture, thanks to 21% pure French butter.  They are also super easy to store and prepare, thanks to our frozen, ready to bake technology.

Quick Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Pain au Chocolat

  • Cut the pains au chocolat into two pieces and place them vertically in a greased baking tin

Step 2: Bake to Perfection

  • First, prove the pains au chocolat at 25°C for 2 hours and 30 minutes (you can use this time to your advantage, no dishes to wash up here)
  • Then, increase the temperature to 160°C and bake until browned, approximately 18 minutes

Step 3: The Finishing Touch

  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a premium, store bought look.
  • Optional: Drizzle a little melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
Easy versatile use of Delifrance pain au chocolat to make crown brioche au chocolat in Singapore

Best Ways to Serve & Enjoy Your Pains au Chocolat Creation

While it’s baking away, feel free to daydream of ways to enjoy your creation.  If you also need help with that, here are 3 of the best ways we think will be a hit for your family.

  • Breakfast Boost: Add a slice next to a cup of coffee or tea to give you a little extra pep in your step on the way to a great day
  • Lunch Box Treat: Perfect as a reward for your little (or big) learner after a big test or presentation.
  • Entertaining Made Easy: A showstopper for brunch guests.  You can keep the secret safe with us as to how easy it really was.

Keeping Your Crown Brioche au Chocolat for Later

While we hardly expect there to be leftovers, if you do need to keep some longer than the day you make it, we recommend using the fridge in Singapore’s hot weather.  This will prevent chocolate melting too quickly and you ending up with a mess (or ants).

When it is time to enjoy again, warm through again in the oven for a just baked crunch.  You could also use your air fryer for another shortcut.

It will keep well for the day in lunchboxes or picnic baskets, as long as you store it in an airtight container.

Simple Variations & Customisation

The first time you make this delicious treat, we recommend you try it just as it is!  Of course, when you inevitably make it again, there are lots of ways you could add your own flair to keep things exciting for everyone.

  • Nut Lover’s Edition: Sprinkle with chopped almonds or hazelnuts before baking.
  • Festive Touch: Add cinnamon and orange zest for a holiday spin.
  • Unicorn’s Delight: Melt white chocolate and add food colouring to drizzle bright colours.  You could do this with as many colours as you like!
Delifrance makes home baking easy in Singapore, as seen by a happy woman who used pain au chocolat to make a delicious treat.

Ready to Elevate Your Family’s Treats?

So, to the time poor, untrained bakers of Singapore, we hope you can see how easy and versatile this recipe is!  It truly works for any occasion, where you will be asked how you found the time to make this gorgeous crown brioche au chocolat.  Your secret is safe with us!

Take advantage of pain au chocolat delivery island wide as quickly as tomorrow so you can try it for yourself!