09/01/2023
Ingredients:
For the pastry:
1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1 egg (for egg wash)
For the filling:
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For decoration:
Fresh strawberries
Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the puff pastry package (usually around 375°F or 190°C). Allow the puff pastry sheet to thaw according to the package instructions if it's frozen.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface to a rectangular shape. Cut it into smaller squares or rectangles, depending on your preference for the size of pastries.
Place a few chocolate chips or chopped chocolate pieces in the center of each pastry square. Be sure not to overfill to prevent the chocolate from leaking out during baking.
Fold each pastry square over the chocolate to form a triangle or rectangle shape. Press the edges to seal, and you can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the pastries. This will give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
While the pastries are baking, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer. Remove it from the heat and add the remaining chocolate chips and butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Once the pastries are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of each pastry. You can use a spoon or a piping bag to do this.
Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Arrange the strawberry slices on top of the chocolate ganache.
Optionally, dust the pastries with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and decoration.
Serve your chocolate pastries with strawberries and enjoy!
These chocolate pastries with fresh strawberries make for a delightful dessert or snack. Enjoy!