Ingredients
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- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 115 g cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon milk (optional, to thin the egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet slightly on a floured surface.
- Place the pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Score a 2 cm border around the edges of the pastry without cutting through.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly inside the scored border.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- (Optional) Cut diagonal strips along the edges and fold them over in a crisscross pattern for a braided effect.
- Beat the egg with milk and brush the pastry border with this egg wash.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed, and the filling is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use turkey bacon or chicken ham if adding savory variations.
Beef-based substitutions can be used in savory recipes, but not applicable here.
Avoid alcoholic ingredients; this recipe contains none.
Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat before serving.
Customize by adding fruit jams or nuts as desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 22