Chocolate bread pastries are a quick and easy sweet treat made with sliced bread and a delicious chocolate filling. They make a wonderful breakfast, afternoon snack, or simple dessert when you’re craving something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.
To make chocolate bread pastries, you flatten slices of bread and fill them with pieces of dark or milk chocolate. The bread is folded over the chocolate, sealed with a fork, and baked until golden and crisp. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these pastries are simple to prepare and have a delicious melted chocolate filling.
What are Chocolate Bread Pastries?
Chocolate bread pastries are an easier way of making homemade chocolate-filled pastries. Instead of preparing traditional pastry dough or using puff pastry, sliced bread is flattened and used to wrap pieces of chocolate. The edges are then sealed with a fork before the pastries are baked until they are a light golden color and the chocolate is melted.
This recipe uses both dark chocolate and milk chocolate for a combination of rich, sweet, and milky chocolate flavor. The result is a crisp, golden exterior with warm, melted chocolate in the center.
Pro Tips
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread slices evenly so they are thin enough to fold without tearing.
- Avoid adding too much chocolate, as it may leak out during the baking process.
- Brush a little milk along the edges to help seal the bread.
- Press the edges firmly with a fork to make sure the chocolate stays inside.
- Bake until the bread is golden and crisp, but keep an eye on the pastries toward the end of the baking time to ensure they don’t burn.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for an attractive finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Different Types of Chocolate?
Absolutely! You can use semi-sweet chocolate if you have that on hand or even white chocolate if you prefer a sweeter filling. Additionally, although this recipe uses either dark chocolate or milk chocolate, you could combine them in each pastry if you prefer.
Can I Use Any Type of Bread?
Most soft sliced white sandwich bread works well for this recipe, although whole wheat might lend an overly earthy flavor to the pastries. Choose bread that is soft enough to roll out and fold without it tearing.
Can Chocolate Bread Pastries Be Baked Instead of Fried?
Yes, and in fact these pastries are baked, making them a simple alternative to fried chocolate pastries. Baking at 356°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes gives the bread a lightly crisp and golden exterior.
How to Store Chocolate Bread Pastries
Chocolate bread pastries are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven. However, if you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. Then, when you are ready to serve them, you can reheat them briefly in the oven before serving to help restore their crisp texture.
Ingredients
How to Make Chocolate Bread Pastries
Flatten the slices of bread with a rolling pin until they are thin. Place pieces of either dark chocolate or milk chocolate on one end of each flattened bread slice.
Flatten the slices of bread with a rolling pin until they are thin. Place pieces of either dark chocolate or milk chocolate on one end of each flattened bread slice.
Brush a little milk along the edges of the bread. Fold the bread over the chocolate and press the edges together with a fork to seal. Repeat the process with the remaining bread. Place the prepared pastries on a baking sheet and bake them in a 356°F (180°C) oven for 15 minutes, or until golden and lightly crisp.
Brush a little milk along the edges of the bread. Fold the bread over the chocolate and press the edges together with a fork to seal. Repeat the process with the remaining bread. Place the prepared pastries on a baking sheet and bake them in a 356°F (180°C) oven for 15 minutes, or until golden and lightly crisp.
Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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