Quick Pain Au Chocolat

Description
An easy cheater's method for a French type of pastry that makes a great breakfast, or anytime. You know what they say: PAIN IS GOOD!



Ingredients

 * 4 plain croissants, sliced in half lengthwise
 * ½ cup powdered sugar (optional)

For the ganache

 * 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped (or could use morsels)
 * ½ cup heavy cream

Directions

 * 1) Place chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl.
 * 2) Heat cream until it just starts to boil; pour over the chocolate.
 * 3) Stir until the chocolate melts and is well blended.
 * 4) Let cool until ganache thickens and achieves a spreadable consistency; chill slightly if necessary.
 * 5) Spread ganache on bottom halves of croissants; reassemble tops and dust lightly with powdered sugar.