Do you want to impress your friends and family with your baking skills? Look no further than this delicious choco pastry recipe. With a flaky crust and rich chocolate filling, it’s sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients
For the pastry dough, you will need: - 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour - 1 tablespoon of sugar - ½ teaspoon of salt - ½ cup of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces - 3-4 tablespoons of ice water For the chocolate filling, you will need: - 1 cup of heavy cream - 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate, chopped - 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract - Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. 2. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 4. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut the dough into rounds using a cookie cutter or a glass. 6. Press the rounds into a muffin tin, making sure they cover the bottom and sides. 7. In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. 8. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate and butter. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. 9. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. 10. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pastry shells, filling each one about ¾ of the way full. 11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set. 12. Let the pastries cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 12 choco pastries. Each pastry contains approximately: - 290 calories - 22g fat - 14g saturated fat - 60mg cholesterol - 115mg sodium - 23g carbohydrates - 2g fiber - 9g sugar - 4g protein
Conclusion
With this choco pastry recipe, you can easily create a decadent dessert that will impress your guests. The flaky pastry and rich chocolate filling make for a perfect combination. Plus, with only a few ingredients and simple instructions, it’s easy to make. Give it a try and see for yourself!