30 mintime
Easydifficulty
6Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
380 kcalCalories
4 gProtein
35 gCarbs
24 gFat
Approximate values estimated by AI
Quick Pain au Chocolat (using store-bought puff pastry)
60% authentic · French-inspired
A simplified version of the classic, using ready-made puff pastry for a faster preparation time.
Ingredients
Servings6
- All-butter puff pastry, thawed1 sheet (approx. 250g)
- Dark chocolate batons or bars6-12
- Egg, for egg wash1
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Unroll the puff pastry sheet. Cut it into 6 equal rectangles.
- 3
Place one or two chocolate batons at one end of each rectangle. Fold the pastry over the chocolate, then fold again to enclose it. You can cut the pastry in half lengthwise before folding to create a more traditional shape.
- 4
Place the assembled pains au chocolat on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
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