This recipe is all about transforming simple ingredients into an unexpected and delightful dessert. Puff pastry, a pantry staple, becomes the base for a flaky, golden creation filled with juicy apples, sweet strawberries, and rich milk chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 700 g puff pastry
- 4 apples
- 100 ml water
- 10 strawberries, sliced
- 100 g milk chocolate, chopped
Method:
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Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. In a saucepan, combine the apples with the water and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the apples soften slightly. Let the mixture cool slightly.
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Unfold the Pastry: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Unfold the puff pastry sheet and lightly flour a surface to roll it out slightly thinner.
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Assemble the Dessert: Spread the cooled apple mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Scatter the sliced strawberries over the apples.
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Fold and Glaze: Fold the pastry border inwards to create a raised edge around the filling. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the pastry border.
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Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake the puff pastry dessert for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
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Chocolate Drizzle: While the dessert is still warm, melt the chopped milk chocolate in a small heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method). Once melted, drizzle the chocolate over the top of the warm pastry.
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Serve and Enjoy: Let the dessert cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat!
Tips:
- For a quicker option, use store-bought apple pie filling instead of fresh apples.
- You can substitute other fruits like peaches, plums, or pears for the strawberries.
- If you don’t have milk chocolate, white chocolate or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar would also be delicious.
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