Monday, February 25, 2008

Chocolate Bundles

Here is both an easy and delicious dessert all in one! I made these the other night when we were craving something sweet, but I didn't want to pull out the Kitchen Aid. It calls for you to make chocolate sauce...I didn't make any and it was still really good. The bundles are REALLY good the next morning with hot chocolate or even by themselves at room temperature.

For the bundles:
1 frozen puff pastery sheet, thawed
chocolate chips, or chocolate candy of your choice
sweetened whip cream
strawberries for garnish
egg and a splash of milk (to make an egg wash)

For the chocolate sauce:
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces milk chocolate, broken into small pieces

Let the sheet of puff pastery thaw according to the instructions on the box. Carefully unfold the sheet. Cut it into four equal squares. Brush the entire surface of each pastry square with egg wash. In the center of each pastry square, place a small amount of chocolate chips. Pull the corners of each square up around the chocolate, and twist the top of the dough clockwise to complete the "bundle." Brush the exteriors of the chocolate bundles with more egg wash.

For the chocolate sauce:
In a small saucepan bring the heavy cream to a boil. Place the chocolate pieces in a bowl and pour hot cream over the top. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.

Puddle the chocolate sauce on each plate and place a bundle on top. Top with whipped cream and additional chocolate sauce, if desired. Serve the bundles garnished with strawberry slices.

2 comments:

Lytle said...

You just had to post this on a day when I was craving something sweet and all I had in the cupboards was granulated sugar. I tried staring at your delicious picture hoping I'd feel satiated... but it only made that granulated sugar a more viable option. Can't wait to try this one.

Julia and Cody said...

oh my goodness those look really yummy!! I'll definetly need to try that as well as the truffles. Yes, let me know when you guys come into town and we'll do a girls night out!! :>