Chocolate Pastry Braid
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
194 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Chocolate Pastry Braid
Description
This recipe starts with ready-made puff pastry rolled out and layered with solid chocolate pieces, and optionally chopped nuts for texture. The pastry edges are cut into strips which are then woven over the chocolate creating an attractive braid pattern. After chilling briefly to set the shape, the braid is brushed with an egg wash mixed with water, which helps achieve a glossy surface and supports browning. Sprinkling with granulated sugar before baking adds delicate sweetness and a slight crispness to the crust.
Baked in a moderate oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, the pastry becomes puffed and golden, enclosing a rich, melted chocolate filling that contrasts with the light and flaky dough. Cooling slightly allows the filling to set slightly, and finishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar adds a final balance of sweetness and visual appeal. This pastry braid can serve as a dessert or special breakfast treat.
Watching the accompanying video linked in the original recipe can offer helpful tips on technique and assembly.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry 8x10 inches / 20 x 25 cm, pre made
- 4 ounces chocolate (milk or dark)
- 1/4 cup nuts if desired, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
TOPPING
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar icing
Instructions
- Roll out the puff pastry, place the chocolate bars down the centre (sprinkle with chopped nuts if using), leaving a 1/2 inch (1 cm) space at the top and the bottom, fold the dough over the chocolate.
- Cut strips of about 1/2 inch (1 cm) on both sides of the puff pastry, being careful not to go too far under the chocolate. Then bring the strips over the chocolate from one side to the other.
- Continue to make a braid of the puff pastry, crossing the strips. Place the chocolate pastry on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. And refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Remove from the fridge and brush with egg wash. Then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake the Chocolate Pastry for approximately 20 - 30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let it cool then sprinkle lightly with icing sugar! Enjoy!
EGG WASH
- In a small bowl beat together the egg and water.
Notes
- Follow the video tutorial for detailed steps on assembling the pastry braid.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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