5-Ingredient Raspberry Almond Crescents with Chocolate
5 ingredients is all you need for these raspberry almond crescents with chocolate. The inside of the crescent roll is stuffed with fresh raspberries and bittersweet chocolate. The outside is topped with sliced almonds that toast up in the oven and a big drizzle of chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dessert!
Servings: 8 crescents
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 6 oz of fresh or frozen raspberries*
- 1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chunks divided
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening optional
Instructions
- Place a rack near the center inside the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat; set aside.
- Separate the crescent roll dough into 8 triangles and spread it equal distance apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the dough with 1 tablespoon of chocolate chunks along with a couple raspberries.
- Roll the crescent rolls from the wide end down to the narrow end. Curve the dough to resemble a crescent. Brush the beaten egg on the tops of the crescents and sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
- Bake the crescents for 9 - 11 minutes or until they start to develop a lightly golden color. Allow the crescents to cool for a few minutes before topping with the chocolate drizzle.
- To make the chocolate drizzle, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks with the shortening and heat in a microwave safe bowl in 15 second increments until the chocolate has completely melted. Make sure to stir after each increment. Sometimes you just need to give it a stir to help the chocolate along. Drizzle over the tops of the crescents, sprinkle with additional sliced almonds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- If using frozen raspberries, do not defrost.
- 1/2 cup of Nutella can be used in place of the chocolate chunks that are being placed inside the crescents. This will give these almond crescents with chocolate a more unique flavor. Use 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks for the drizzle on top.
