Chocolate Almond Pastry
The ultimate comfort food! This Chocolate Almond Pastry combines flaky pastry with rich chocolate and crunchy almonds. It’s an easy dessert that impresses, making it a must-try tonight!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Chef's Knife
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- to taste Turbinado sugar
- 2 ounces dark chocolate morsels
- to taste Honey
- 3 tablespoons toasted chopped almonds
- to taste Sea salt
- to taste vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange puff pastry on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Fold edges form a 1-inch crust. Prick middle of dough all over with a fork. Brush edges with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Transfer baking sheet to oven, and bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and cover center evenly with chocolate. Drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with salt. Return to oven, and bake until chocolate melts, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with almonds and cut into 4 squares. Serve with ice cream if desired, and drizzle with more honey.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. They are best enjoyed within a day or two.
- Freezing: You can freeze the assembled but unbaked pastry. Just bake it directly from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
- Serving Suggestions: This pastry pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.
- Flavor Variations: Consider adding spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique twist on the flavor.
- Nut Alternatives: If you’re allergic to almonds, try using hazelnuts or walnuts instead.
- Chocolate Types: For a different taste, experiment with white chocolate or milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.