Quick Pain Au Chocolat

• plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise4
• powdered sugar↗1⁄2 cup

  optional

• For the ganache
• bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels)↗4 ounces
• heavy cream↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.

2. 2

   Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.

3. 3

   Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.

4. 4

   Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.

5. 5

   Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.