Chocolate Puff Pastry
Delight in flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with rich, melted chocolate, perfect for an easy and elegant dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into four equal squares.
- Place chopped dark chocolate in the center of two squares.
- Brush the edges of the pastry squares with beaten egg.
- Place the remaining two squares over the chocolate-filled ones and press edges firmly to seal.
- Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For extra indulgence, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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