Indulgent Puff Pastry and Chocolate Treats to Delight Your Taste Buds

There are very few things in the world that immediately boost your spirits, no matter what’s bothering you, and pastries seem to top that list. It’s a small puff made up of layers, complete with a buttery chocolate interior – an ideal marriage of a decadent filling and its airy, crumbly coating. Puff pastries are formed by stacking multiple layers and generally go well with certain elements. Puff pastry and chocolate, for example, provide a bite that is crisp and light and perfectly complements the melt-in-the-mouth quality of chocolate. Food enthusiasts who could either be aiming at hosting fantastic dinners or simply wish to have some soft and tasty puff pastry and chocolate snacks should whip up these delights.

Whether savory or sweet, when chocolate is present in the puff pastry in the form of chips, spreads, or simply ganache, it is pure magic. Fortunately, these tasty dishes are not difficult to prepare in your kitchen with very few ingredients and can make it to your list of party desserts.

The melt-in-your-mouth texture of puff pastry makes it an incredible canvas over which it is used to create several chocolate masterpieces ranging from simple bakery desserts to the more sophisticated, and intricate gourmet ones. The soft, crumbly delicateness of the pastry provides a very pleasant counterpart to the dark and heavy chocolate, creating a type of harmony that is very pleasing and gratifying — not all too easy to forget. Each recipe can be attempted by home bakers without a great deal of fuss and includes instructions so you can make sure you get the results you want every time. From classic and simple pain au chocolates to warm twists of flaky pastry with spicy or sweet fresh fillings, you will be spoiled with many options to create for your loved ones.

Chocolate-Filled Puff Pastry Twists:

Ingredients:

• 250 gm puff pastry, thawed
• 100 gm Cadbury Bourneville Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
• 50 gm sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 15 gm powdered sugar (for dusting)

Method:

1. To prepare the puff pastry, you need to first preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Then, roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about half cm thick.
3. After this, you should sprinkle some finely chopped Cadbury Bourneville Dark Chocolate evenly over one-half of the puff pastry.
4. Then, fold the other half of the pastry over the chocolate, pressing gently to seal the contents within.
5. Once done, you can cut the pastry into strips about two cm wide. Twist each strip several times and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Then, brush each twist with a beaten egg for a glossy finish.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes after this, or until the twists are golden and puffed.
8. Let the twists cool slightly on a wire rack and then dust them with the powdered sugar before serving.

Chocolate Hazelnut Puff Pastry Bites:

Ingredients:

• 250 gm puff pastry, thawed
• 100 gm chocolate hazelnut spread
• 50 gm chopped hazelnuts
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 15 gm powdered sugar (for dusting)

Method:

1. Prepare the puff pastry by first preheating your oven to 200°C and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Then, roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
3. Please spread the chocolate hazelnut spread evenly over the puff pastry.
4. Once done, sprinkle some chopped hazelnuts on top of the spread.
5. After this, roll the pastry tightly into a log and cut into two cm thick slices.
6. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
7. Finally, you can bake for around 12-15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
8. Let the bites cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Mini Pain au Chocolate:

Ingredients:

• 250 gm puff pastry, thawed
• 100 gm Cadbury Bourneville Dark Chocolate, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Method:

1. To prepare the Puff Pastry you need to first preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Then, roll out your puff pastry into a rectangle and cut it into smaller rectangles, about 10 cm x 15 cm each.
3. Once done, place a few pieces of Cadbury Bourneville Dark Chocolate at one end of each rectangle.
4. Please ensure to roll the pastry tightly around the chocolate, folding the ends to sea all the contents within.
5. Now, place the rolled pastries seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
6. After this, you should bake for around 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
7. Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving warm.