Chocolate Puff Pastries: Indulgent Delight for Home Cooks
Chocolate Puff Pastries are a delightful treat that combines flaky pastry with rich chocolate filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares.
- Place a piece of chocolate in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over the chocolate and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pastry is cold before handling to maintain flakiness.
- Variations can include nuts or fruit in addition to chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Chocolate Puff Pastries