Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 tablet milk chocolate or your preferred chocolate
- 20 g chopped almonds or any nuts you like
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Place your chocolate bar in the center and make horizontal cuts along the sides, spacing them about 2 cm apart.
- Take one strip from the left side and cross it over the chocolate, then do the same with a strip from the right, repeating until covered.
- Beat the egg and use a pastry brush to paint the braid, then sprinkle with chopped almonds.
- Place the braid on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
You can substitute milk chocolate with dark or white chocolate, and try different nuts like pecans or hazelnuts.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg
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