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Chocolate Pastry Braid

By: Rosemary Published: December 23, 2018 Updated on: November 29, 2022

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Chocolate Pastry Braid is a fast and easy recipe. Perfect for when unexpected guests arrive or you just want something sweet. Choose your favourite chocolate and dessert is served.

chocolate pastry on a white board with 3 pieces cut

Christmas is filled with family and friends and sometimes surprise drop ins, actually not only at Christmas Time!

And when that happens sometimes you really wish you had a dessert or sweet handy. And that’s when this Chocolate Pastry Braid is perfect.

Table of Contents

  • How to Make a Chocolate Pastry Braid
  • Why refrigerate the Chocolate Puff Pastry?
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    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • TOPPING
    • Instructions 
      • EGG WASH
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

How to Make a Chocolate Pastry Braid

  • Roll out the puff pastry, place the chocolate bars down the centre, leaving a 1/2 inch (1 cm) space at the top and the bottom, fold the dough over the chocolate.
  • Cut strips of about 1/2 inch (1 cm) on both sides of the puff pastry.
  • Then bring the strips over the chocolate from one side to the other.
  • Continue to make a braid of the puff pastry, crossing the strips.
  • Place the chocolate pastry on the prepared cookie sheet. And refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the fridge and brush with egg wash. Then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Bake the Chocolate Pastry for approximately 20 – 30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let it cool then sprinkle lightly with icing sugar!
chocolate pastry how to make adding the chocolate, cutting strips and braiding

Why refrigerate the Chocolate Puff Pastry?

Be sure to refrigerate the Chocolate Puff Pastry for at least 20 minutes before baking because the puff pastry must be very cold in order to puff up and be perfectly crunchy!

Only a few ingredients and in 45 minutes it’s ready. Sometimes simple is the best.

What’s even better is you can use any type of chocolate. I have made it a few times. I used dark chocolate and sprinkled finely ground nuts on the chocolate before braiding.

chocolate pastry with dark chocolate & nuts

I have made it with milk chocolate. You can also use left over chocolate from halloween or Easter. How about a chocolate caramel bar?

If you haven’t noticed I make a lot of stuff with Puff Pastry, from sweet to savory!

chocolate pastry with milk chocolate
chocolate pastry on a white board
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    I thought I would share a simple but easy recipe as my last before I take a break for Christmas and if I am really lazy maybe until 2019! 🙂

    I want to thank you for including An Italian in my Kitchen in your cooking and baking adventures. Thank you for all your kind words and feedback.

    I hope you all have a wonderful and delicious Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Enjoy!

    chocolate pastry on a white board with 3 pieces cut

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    chocolate pastry on a white board with 3 pieces cut

    Chocolate Pastry Braid

    Rosemary Molloy
    Chocolate Pastry Braid is a fast and easy recipe.  Perfect for when unexpected guests arrive or you just want something sweet.  
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Chocolate, Dessert
    Cuisine American/Italian
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 194 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pre made puff pastry (8×10 inches / 20 x 25 cm)
    • 4 ounces chocolate (milk or dark)
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (if desired)
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

    TOPPING

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 2-3 tablespoons icing / powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Roll out the puff pastry, place the chocolate bars down the centre (sprinkle with chopped nuts if using), leaving a 1/2 inch (1 cm) space at the top and the bottom, fold the dough over the chocolate.
    • Cut strips of about 1/2 inch (1 cm) on both sides of the puff pastry, being careful not to go too far under the chocolate. Then bring the strips over the chocolate from one side to the other.
    • Continue to make a braid of the puff pastry, crossing the strips. Place the chocolate pastry on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. And refrigerate for 20 minutes.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
    • Remove from the fridge and brush with egg wash. Then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
    • Bake the Chocolate Pastry for approximately 20 – 30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.  Let it cool then sprinkle lightly with icing sugar! Enjoy!

    EGG WASH

    • In a small bowl beat together the egg and water.

    Video

    Notes

    Be sure to watch the Video at the top of the post!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 55mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.9mg
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      1. Anne Wickman says

        March 23, 2022 at 12:51 am

        This looks delicious! It kept repeating to be sure to watch the video, but there was no video for the chocolate braid, just lots of other recipes. I will be sure to try it anyway.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          March 23, 2022 at 10:21 am

          Hi Anne, sorry about that, that was an error, although I did do a youtube video (it’s at the bottom of the recipe card) with my daughter making this braid with homemade puff pastry. I hope you like the recipe. Take care.

          Reply
      2. Grammy D. says

        January 17, 2022 at 2:17 am

        This looks super easy & DELICIOUS 😋 I’m definitely gonna make it for my Grandson 💙 I’m gonna try definitely chocolate bars..I hope he likes it🤔

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          January 17, 2022 at 2:06 pm

          Hi Grammy D. thanks, I think he will, let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      3. Mary Palos-Windeknecht says

        October 26, 2020 at 6:14 pm

        5 stars
        I’m learning to make rough puff pastry. This is the perfect recipe for my experimenting. The family loves it. I’m sure I’ll make it again for them.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          October 27, 2020 at 11:56 am

          Hi Mary, thanks so much, so glad it worked out for you. Take care.

          Reply
      4. Sheri Ford says

        December 20, 2019 at 4:17 pm

        Can you make this pastry and then refreeze until ready to bake? Maybe move it to the refrigerator over night and then bake the morning of right out of the refrigerator?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 20, 2019 at 8:35 pm

          Hi Sheri, yes you could get it all ready and wrap it tightly in plastic and freeze. And yes it is best to thaw it in the fridge overnight and then bake it in the morning. Let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      5. Ri says

        April 8, 2019 at 4:04 am

        Hi, Rosemary, Does the chocolate stay soft as the braid cools down or it hardens?

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        • Rosemary says

          April 8, 2019 at 3:49 pm

          Hi Ri, Once I bake it and let it cool down a bit, the chocolate definitely stays soft. If you have any leftovers I would let it sit at room temperature overnight and the chocolate will still remain on the soft side (I wouldn’t let it sit out more than overnight) although if you refrigerate it it will harden. Hope this helps.

          Reply
      6. Audrey Thomas-Ashman says

        March 24, 2019 at 12:47 am

        5 stars
        My family and I made this for dessert tonight Using both the milk chocolate and one, and Cara milk chocolate in the other. We really couldn’t decide which one was better! A simple recipe but so delicious. And such a great way to be creative! I’m sure it would be great with so many other fillings!

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        • Rosemary says

          March 24, 2019 at 5:45 pm

          Hi Audrey, thanks, so glad you and your family enjoyed it. Great choices, I can’t wait to try the Caramel version. Have a great Sunday.

          Reply
      7. Janet says

        March 24, 2019 at 12:40 am

        5 stars
        Absolutely delicious!!! So light and fluffy and when filled with chocolate makes it perfect!!!

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        • Rosemary says

          March 24, 2019 at 5:46 pm

          Hi Janet, thanks so glad you enjoyed it!

          Reply
      8. 2pots2cook says

        December 26, 2018 at 7:03 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for all the beauties you shared with us; hoping you will continue to do so in 2019. Happy holidays !

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 26, 2018 at 7:22 pm

          Thanks so much, I will certainly try! Happy Holidays to you too.

          Reply
      9. Ruth Martin says

        December 26, 2018 at 3:53 pm

        Can I make this with Nutella in place of the chocolate?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 26, 2018 at 4:15 pm

          Hi Ruth, sure that would work too! Hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      10. Ann says

        December 25, 2018 at 10:10 am

        YUM! I wish you and your family a Happy Holiday. Thank you for sharing all your delicious recipes with us throughout the year.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 26, 2018 at 10:29 am

          Hi Ann, thanks so much and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family too! 🙂

          Reply
      11. maria martinez says

        December 23, 2018 at 6:32 pm

        5 stars
        Absolutely delicious wonderful suggestions to substitute chocolate with

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 23, 2018 at 6:55 pm

          Hi Maria, thanks so much, you could always use fruit as a substitute.

          Reply

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