Easy Pain Au Chocolat
Easy pain au chocolat is a simplified version of the classic French pastry, using store-bought puff pastry and rich chocolate for a flaky, buttery treat that’s quick and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 pastries
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 3 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate bars or chips
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly to smooth it out.
- Cut the pastry into 6–8 rectangles, approximately 4×6 inches each.
- Place a few pieces of chocolate near one end of each rectangle.
- Fold the pastry over the chocolate and roll once to seal the chocolate in the center.
- Place the pastries seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Beat the egg and brush the tops of the pastries with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Optional: Chill the pastries for 10–15 minutes to help maintain shape during baking.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a Nutella version, substitute chocolate with a spoonful of Nutella.
- Chilling before baking helps maintain a better shape and rise.
- Egg wash gives the pastries a golden, shiny crust, but milk or cream can also be used.
- Store-bought puff pastry should be fully thawed but still cold when working with it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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