Chocolate Puff Pastry
Delight in the flaky, buttery layers of this chocolate puff pastry, perfect for a quick dessert or an elegant snack. Rich chocolate melts within crisp puff pastry for a decadent treat.
- 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 puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- Place chopped dark chocolate evenly on one half of the pastry.
- Optionally, drizzle vanilla extract over the chocolate.
- Fold the pastry sheet over the chocolate to form a rectangle and press edges to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle granulated sugar.
- Make small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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