Chocolate Puff Pastry
Chocolate Puff Pastry! Store-bought puff pastry makes these indulgent bakery-style breakfast pastries filled with rich chocolate a cinch to throw together.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- 2 Baking Pans
- Parchment paper
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- ½ cup chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 egg beaten with a teaspoon of water
For Cream Cheese Filling Option
- ½ cup cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry. Cut each sheet of pastry into 4 equal-sized squares. Place 4 pastry squares on each prepared baking sheet.
- Add chocolate chunks or chocolate chips to the center of each puff pastry square. (See notes if making a Chocolate & Cheese version)
- Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with a bit of egg wash to help it seal. Fold 1 corner of the pastry diagonally over the filling to the opposite corner; you will have a triangle.
- Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Variations:
- Chocolate & Cheese: Combine cream cheese, flour, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Dollop the cream cheese filling onto the center of each square, then top with chocolate chunks or chips. Continue with recipe as directed.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the chocolate filling for a warm, seasonal flavor.
- Swap out the mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
- Add a little dollop of raspberry jam to the center before adding the chocolate for a fruity pop of flavor.
- Top the pastry with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free puff pastry instead of regular.
- Dairy-Free/Vegan: Use vegan chocolate chips and brush with a plant-based egg substitute or melted vegan butter.