If you are a fan of French pastries but don’t have much time, quick pain au chocolat is the perfect solution!
In this article, I’ll show you how to prepare these delicious pastries in no time, using ready-made puff pastry.
A super simple recipe, ideal for a delicious breakfast or a tasty treat during the day, without sacrificing the authentic taste of French pastry. With few ingredients and a very quick process, you’ll be able to bring the unmistakable taste of pain au chocolat to your table, just like the ones from the boulangerie!
Of course, if you have the chance to taste the original French saccottini, it’s clear these don’t compare; but they are a good compromise when we want to let our imagination fly or enjoy making a quick sweet treat.
Ready to fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma? Then get a roll of puff pastry and some excellent chocolate: it’s time to bake quick pain au chocolat. But first, don’t forget to check out other suggested recipes.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Creative
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 3.5 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- powdered sugar
Steps
Preheat the oven to 392°F
Unroll the puff pastry and place the dark chocolate bars, cut from the bar, along the long sides.
Roll toward the center from both sides.
Break the whole egg into a small bowl, add the milk, and mix.
Brush the bottom of the pastries and bake for about 20 minutes; they should turn golden.
Out of the oven, let them cool slightly, then decorate with powdered sugar. They are excellent warm, but also very good cold and can be reheated in the microwave for a few seconds.
