Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists

You only need a few ingredients to make these Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists. They're filled with a sweetened chocolate cream cheese mixture and then rolled up in flaky, buttery puff pastry.

This puff pastry recipe is easy to make and will disappear fast when you serve them to family and friends. In fact, I guarantee your family will think these are from a bakery and not something you baked.

this Recipe

This is another recipe that uses my favorite frozen puff pastry baking sheets. Using puff pastry is such an easy way to make an elegant dessert without hardly any work.

In fact, you can have these ready to serve in under an hour and that's only if you wait for them to cool long enough to add the powdered sugar glaze. By the way, they're delicious warm from the oven!

If you love danish recipes as much as I do, make sure you try my Puff Pastry Apple Tart or my Puff Pastry Hearts that are filled with chocolate mousse.

Table of Contents

• Where is puff pastry kept in the grocery store?
• What to do with one sheet of puff pastry?
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Puff Pastry Prep Ahead Tips
• Storage Tips
• Top Recipe Tip
• Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists

Where is puff pastry kept in the grocery store?

Puff pastry is kept in the freezer section of a grocery store. In my local grocery store it's next to the frozen whipped topping. It should be stored in the freezer at home as well until you're ready to use it.

When you need to use it for a recipe, pull it out of the freezer and allow it to defrost in the refrigerator overnight. While working with the dough, you want it to still be cold to that you can slice it without crushing the layers of dough and butter.

What to do with one sheet of puff pastry?

This recipe uses two sheets of puff pastry. However, the package of puff pastry comes with two sheets wrapped together in paper. So what do you do with the other sheet if you only need to use one sheet?

I wrap the extra sheet up in first plastic wrap and then aluminum foild. Then I place it inside a plastic storage bag and place that back in the freezer.

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Main Ingredients Needed

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Melt the Chocolate

• Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Add the vegetable oil.
• Melt in the microwave in intervals of 30 seconds until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
• Set aside to cool while you prepare the cream cheese mixture.

Step 2 | Combine the Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add the vanilla extract.
• Once everything is combined stir in the melted chocolate.

Step 3 | Prepare the Puff Pastry

• Unfold one of the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
• Lightly press out the fold seams using a rolling pin.
• Spread the chocolate cream cheese mixture over the surface of the sheet of puff pastry.
• Unfold and press out the fold seams on the other sheet of puff pastry. Place this sheet on top of the chocolate cream cheese sheet.
• Gently press both pieces together.

Step 4 | Twist the Puff Pastry

• Using a sharp knife, slice the puff pastry into 12 strips.
• Then twist each stip and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Pinch them securely on each end.

Step 5 | Add the Egg Wash

• Brush the edges with the egg wash.
• Then sprinkle with a little extra sugar.
• Place the tray in the refrigerator to chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

Quick Tip: Place the tray in the refrigerator to chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This will make sure the dough goes into the oven cold which will givethe dough a better and bigger puff as it bakes.

Step 6 | Baking Instructions

• Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
• Allow the chocolate twists to cool completely before adding the glaze. If you add it too soon, it will melt from the heat of the pastries.

Step 7 | Add the Powdered Sugar Glaze

• Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extra and milk together.
• Drizzle on top of the cooled chocolate puff pastry twists.

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Puff Pastry Prep Ahead Tips

• This dessert is best served while they're fresh.
• However, you can easily prepare this recipe a few hours before you plan to serve them. Wrap the tray in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until 30 to 60 minutes before you want to serve them.

Storage Tips

• Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• They will remain fresh like this for about a day.
• However, as with most puff pastry recipes, they are best eaten fresh.

Top Recipe Tip

• Make sure the melted chocolate is slightly cooled before adding it to the cream cheese mixture.