Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of chocolate puff pastry, where flaky layers envelop a rich, velvety chocolate filling. Perfect for brunch or a last-minute dessert, these pastries are guaranteed to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create an enchanting treat that fills your kitchen with the magical aroma of freshly baked pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box puff pastry sheets (2 sheets, thawed)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (high-quality)
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out thawed puff pastry sheets to 1/8 inch thick.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Cut rolled pastry into 4-inch squares and place a spoonful of melted chocolate in the center of each.
- Fold each square diagonally to form triangles and seal edges tightly. Brush with egg wash.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a twist, try using milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the flavor beautifully.