How to Bake Frozen Pain au Chocolat: Oven and Air Fryer

Bake frozen pain au chocolat straight from the freezer at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 20 minutes, or in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. No thawing and no overnight proof: they are frozen raw.

Bake times at a glance

Method	Preheat	Bake time	Then
Oven	375°F (190°C)	18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown	Cool briefly on a rack
Air fryer	350°F (175°C)	10 to 12 minutes, until puffed and golden brown	Cool briefly

Times come from the bake card on our pain au chocolat (3-pack). Bake to an internal temperature of at least 74°C (165°F).

In the oven

1. Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the frozen pain au chocolat on a parchment-lined baking tray.
3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
4. Cool briefly on a rack. The chocolate sticks are very hot straight out of the oven, so give them time before the first bite.

In the air fryer

1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
2. Put the frozen pieces in the basket with space between them.
3. Air fry 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
4. Cool briefly before eating.

Pain au chocolat or croissant?

The two cards list the same oven and air fryer times. The difference is the chocolate sticks rolled inside. You can bake croissants and pain au chocolat on the same tray at the same time; here is the full how to bake frozen croissants guide.

Tips for a better bake

• Bake from frozen, as the card says. Our pain au chocolat is proofed before freezing, so it does not need a counter proof.
• Go by colour: golden brown, not blond.
• Bake only what you will eat the same day; they are best warm.
• Our 15-pack of chocolate croissants (a value pack) has its own bake card, so check it before baking.

Ingredients and allergens

The full ingredient list and allergens are on the pain au chocolat (3-pack) page. Check the allergen list before serving guests.

A bake-day checklist

1. Take only the pieces you plan to bake out of the freezer, and close the bag again so the rest stay frozen.
2. Line the tray with parchment before you preheat, so you are not hunting for it with a hot oven open.
3. Set a timer for 18 minutes and check the colour then. The card says 18 to 20.
4. Put a rack out for cooling before the timer goes off.
5. Serve warm, with coffee or hot chocolate.

Serving ideas

On their own, pain au chocolat needs nothing. For a fuller table, pair them with croissants and our French Isigny butter, or build a small brunch from the freezer using the ideas in Christmas morning from the freezer, which works for any weekend morning.

Get it delivered across Canada

Everything ships frozen on dry ice anywhere we deliver in Canada (not to the United States). Free shipping above $149. Add the pain au chocolat (3-pack) to a box. The box builder is a subscription (every 30 or 60 days, save 20%, cancel anytime). Want a single box instead? Use the one-time box (6, 10 or 12 items at $149, $199 or $219), or pick a preset on the gifts page. Delivery takes 2 to 5 business days in Greater Vancouver and Sea to Sky and 3 to 9 business days elsewhere; see delivery areas for your city. Our bake cards are collected on the baking instructions page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I thaw pain au chocolat before baking?

No. Bake from frozen on a parchment-lined tray.

How long do you bake frozen pain au chocolat?

18 to 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C) in the oven, or 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) in an air fryer.

Can I bake pain au chocolat and croissants together?

Yes, both cards list 375°F and 18 to 20 minutes in the oven, so they can share a tray. Leave space between pieces.

Why does the chocolate look melted and messy?

Chocolate sticks soften in the oven; that is normal. Let the pastries cool briefly on a rack so the chocolate sets a little.

Do you deliver pain au chocolat across Canada?

Yes, frozen on dry ice to the provinces we serve. See delivery areas. No US delivery.