Description
Delicious chocolate caramel puff pastry squares that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (store-bought, thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
- 250 g dark or milk chocolate (or mix both)
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 50 ml water
- 40 g butter
- 60 ml heavy cream
- Pinch of sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into 9 equal squares (3×3 grid) and place them slightly apart on the tray.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, and a pinch of salt, then brush lightly over the top for shine.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden, then let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth.
- Add butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture and mix well. Chill for 30–45 minutes, then whip slightly if desired.
- In a saucepan, heat sugar and water on medium heat until it turns amber, then remove from heat and whisk in butter.
- Slowly pour in cream while stirring until the mixture bubbles, then add a pinch of sea salt and let cool slightly until thick but pourable.
- Slice one baked puff pastry sheet horizontally, spread or pipe chocolate filling over the bottom layer, and place the top layer gently on top.
- Brush or drizzle the caramel glaze over the top and add small dollops of extra chocolate cream on each square, sprinkling lightly with sea salt flakes for contrast.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before use for best results.
- Chilling the chocolate filling helps achieve a thicker texture.
- Be careful when making the caramel glaze as it can get very hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg