Description
Chocolate Puff Pastry is a delightful dessert that combines rich, melted chocolate with flaky, buttery layers of pastry. Easy to prepare yet impressive, these pastries are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 100g dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares or rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of chopped chocolate in the center of each square and fold over to seal, using a fork to press down the edges.
- Brush each pastry with an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg