Chocolate Puff Pastry
Indulge in flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with rich, melted chocolate for an irresistible and easy-to-make dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 100g dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- Butter (for greasing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Place a small handful of chopped dark chocolate in the center of each square.
- Fold each square over the chocolate to form a triangle or rectangle, then press the edges firmly to seal.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each pastry to give a golden finish.
- Optionally, sprinkle a little sugar on top for added sweetness and crunch.
- Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra decadence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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