Chocolate Thistles

Chocolate thistles are a popular dessert in many European countries and are often served during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Chocolate Thistles

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1680

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 sheet Puff pastry sheets
• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 piece Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 30 gram Almond flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into strips.
3. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, egg yolk, and milk.
5. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the bowl and mix well.
6. Take one strip of puff pastry and spread the chocolate mixture on one side.
7. Roll the strip tightly, starting from one end.
8. Repeat with the remaining strips.
9. Place the rolled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle almond flakes on top.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Allow the chocolate thistles to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.