Chocolate Puff Pastry

If you love chocolate as much as I do, you will certainly want to try this easy chocolate puff pastry recipe! With just two main ingredients, this simple recipe takes store-bought puff pastry to the next level by rolling in decadent chocolate chips. The result is a soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate pastry with a flaky outer shell and a creamy chocolate interior. It is perfect for both breakfast and an after-dinner dessert!

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• 🌟 Why this is the best Chocolate Puff Pastry recipe
• 📝  Ingredient notes
• 👩‍🍳 How to make this recipe
• ❄️ Storage & freezing
• 🍫 Flavor Variations & Substitutions
• 🎓 Expert tips
• 🥣 Equipment notes
• ❓Recipe FAQs
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🌟 Why this is the best Chocolate Puff Pastry recipe

1. It is the most detailed: Unlike some other chocolate puff pastry recipes, I don't only provide the steps but also offer expert tips and dive into the science behind the baking.
2. It is delicious: I always use the best ingredients and techniques to create delicious, bakery-style results. I also include my recipe for making rough puff pastry if you want to make these treats entirely from scratch!
3. No unique ingredients or equipment are required: This chocolate with puff pastry recipe only requires two key ingredients to make the puff pastry and a few kitchen staples to make the egg wash. 
4. It is versatile: Puff pastries are one of the most versatile desserts you can make at home. You can customize these chocolate puff pastries in countless ways with different add-ins and flavors!

📝  Ingredient notes

1. Puff Pastry: To save time, you can use frozen store-bought puff pastry. Or, if you prefer to make your own from scratch, you can use my homemade rough puff pastry.
2. Chocolate: I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use any kind. Use high-quality chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the best flavor and results. I recommend Callebaut dark chocolate chips. You can also try one of these many chocolate substitutes.
3. Egg: You need just one whole egg to make the egg wash. See my egg wash tutorial to learn why having one is essential for this recipe.
4. Milk or water: You will also need a small splash of milk or water to make the egg wash. 

🛒 You’ll find detailed measurements for all ingredients in the printable version of the Recipe Card at the bottom of th

👩‍🍳 How to make this recipe

1. If using frozen puff pastry sheets, remove them from the freezer to thaw. However, they need to remain very cold.
2. In the meantime, line two baking sheets with parchment.
3. Unfold one of the puff pastry sheets and cut it into six rectangles, as shown in the photo.
4. Spread half of the chocolate chips across the six rectangles.
5. Next, roll up each rectangle from the short end and place all six onto one lined baking sheet. Then, whisk the egg with a splash of water or milk to create the egg wash and lightly apply it to the rolled rectangles.
6. Repeat the same process with the second pastry sheet. At the end, you will have 12 chocolate puff pastries, six per baking sheet.
7. It is critical that the puff pastry sheet stays very cold throughout the process. Otherwise, it will become too sticky to work with and can melt in the oven.
8. Once all puff pastries are rolled, place them in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200C / 392F. Do not use a fan.
9. Then, transfer them to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, keeping the fan off.
10. Once baked, allow them to cook in the baking tray for about three minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
11. Serve fresh, and enjoy!

💡 Top Tip: Never try to force a warm puff pastry. If it becomes too difficult to roll up at any point, you can pop it in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to chill until firm again.

❄️ Storage & freezing

These chocolate puff pastries have the best taste and texture when served fresh. However, if you have leftovers, move them to an airtight container, which lasts 2-3 days at room temperature.

To freeze, wait until the puff pastries cool completely to room temperature, then wrap each pastry with plastic wrap and place them in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature. Keep in mind that the texture may change and become soggy when thawed.

🍫 Flavor Variations & Substitutions

Puff pastries are versatile desserts you can make with several variations and flavors once you learn how to make them.

If you make the dough from scratch, you can add a bit of high-quality cocoa powder to make your puff pastry chocolate.

In place of the chocolate chips, you can add on my homemade lotus Biscoff cookie spread or my homemade Nutella. Or, add thinly sliced fruit as I do in my pear puff pastry tarts and apple roses with puff pastry.

Or, for a fruity, zesty flavor that complements the chocolate, you can sprinkle in some grated lemon, orange, or lime zest.

To enhance the flavor even more, add warm spices such as ground cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, nutmeg, or even pumpkin spice. 

Adding salt to the flour or sea salt to the chocolate chips will give your chocolate puff pastry a sweet and savory flavor.

Instead of rolls, make a chocolate puff pastry tree as I do with my Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree, or why not try my puff pastry cinnamon twist recipe? You can also cut the dough into chocolate puff pastry triangles or cut the rolls into smaller pieces to make fun chocolate puff pastry bites.

🎓 Expert tips

1. To make working with the puff pastry dough easy, work in a cold kitchen and try to handle the dough as little as possible.
2. It is best to use a silicon mat or a lightly floured surface to prevent the dough from sticking. Make sure to brush off any excess flour before rolling the dough.
3. Check on the puff pastries halfway through baking. Cover them with aluminum foil if you notice that they are starting to brown too quickly.
4. Always keep the formed chocolate puff pastry rolls in the refrigerator or freezer while the oven preheats. Otherwise, they may lose their shape.
5. Only apply a thin, light egg wash to the pastry, as too much can result in uneven baking and burning.
6. Before removing the puff pastries from the oven, check the bottom to ensure they are fully baked.

🥣 Equipment notes

For precision and accuracy when baking, always use a digital scale to measure the ingredients. Using cups will measure the volume versus weight, and having the right amount of each ingredient is critical to achieving perfect, bakery-style results.

Likewise, I always recommend using a digital oven thermometer to ensure your oven is at the correct temperature, even when preheating. Some oven models can vary by a degree or two, and a thermometer helps eliminate guesswork.

If you are making your puff pastry dough from scratch, it helps to use a rolling pin to roll out the dough and avoid overhandling it.

I also recommend using a silicone baking mat for working with the dough, as it requires less flour dusting and makes cleanup easy! You can also use parchment paper.

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