Chocolate Puff Pastry
Indulge in flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with rich, melted chocolate—a quick and delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
- 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)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (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 and cut into 4 equal squares.
- Place chopped dark chocolate in the center of two pastry squares.
- Brush the edges of the squares with beaten egg.
- Top with the remaining pastry squares and press edges firmly to seal, using a fork to crimp the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle sugar if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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