We’re not telling you anything new—it’s sunny (and very hot) in Paris right now! So to beat the heat, some people are turning to the treat that never fails to please: ice cream. That’s perfect timing, because we’ve found one that will blow your mind! For that, head over to the Sain bakery. They had the wonderful idea of creating a pain au chocolat filled with a scoop of ice cream… and honestly? It’s absolutely delicious!
Paris’s first chocolate croissant with ice cream
Here, don’t expect to eat just any old pastry! The pain au chocolat teams up with a rich, indulgent ice cream for the summer to create the season’s most surprising dessert.
This dessert is built around three main elements. The flaky pastry, which adds the first layer of crunch to the whole creation. The creamy ice cream filling in the center, crafted to not be too sweet! It adds that touch of freshness we’ve been missing. Finally, to amp up the indulgence and stay true to the classic pain au chocolat, small bars of solid dark chocolate are tucked right inside.
The result? This perfectly balanced pastry is a true delight on the palate. The contrast is immediate between the melt-in-your-mouth ice cream and the crispiness of the puff pastry and crunchy dark chocolate bars.
Since the filling naturally tends to melt and drip onto your fingers, we recommend enjoying this specialty right inside the bakery for convenience. But the bravest among you can, of course, take it to go! A super nostalgic dessert that’ll have you coming back for more.
Location: 23 rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris
