Quick puff pastry bows
If you are looking to make a very quick appetizer, with these puff pastry bows you will have a guaranteed victory. As is well known, puff pastry allows you to create delicious pastries.
Some are filled with jam, others with fruit, among others. Today, we will make some bows that perfectly combine chocolate with a filling of chopped almonds.
Remember that chocolate can be incorporated both inside and outside. Follow us to discover the details of this recipe.
Ingredients
175 grams of dark chocolate.
1 sheet of puff pastry.
3 handfuls of sliced almonds.
1 handful of sugar.
125 grams of strawberry jam.
Making the puff pastry bows
This recipe will only take you about 35 minutes total. You will achieve 5 portions that will not be more than 190 calories, for those who keep control by numbers.
Begin by preparing a baking sheet. Cover the base with parchment paper.
On a flat surface, stretch the puff pastry and in the center add the jam. Now, spread it over the surface of the puff pastry in the middle.
On the other half of the puff pastry, sprinkle the sugar and press with your fingers so that it adheres to the dough.
Take the side of the dough, where the sugar is, and cover the other half of the dough, over the jam.
Then, cut several strips vertically, at least 5 centimeters thick. In this way, each strip will be a loop.
Take each strip and close the sides. Then twist one of the ends to shape it.
They should be placed on the tray and baked at 200° for about 12 minutes.
While the bows are cooking, place the chopped chocolate in a small microwaveable bowl. Place it on low heat and program 1 minute.
Then, 30 seconds more, until it takes heat and with a spoon you can take the melted chocolate.
When the bows are done and a bit cool, dip the ends into the melted chocolate.
Place them on a rack to dry faster. If you want to speed up the process, you can take them to the freezer for a few seconds.
Then, if you can enjoy some delicious puff pastry bows.
This recipe is very delicious and can be prepared for gatherings and everyday activities. If you want you can make the loops thinner and smaller to provide a bite portion.
Try not to be less than a centimeter and a half, since it may not feel stuffed and it is difficult to close. For any occasion they are a great idea to give a sweet touch to your evenings or your special moments.
Remember that you can buy the puff pastry or make it at home. If you still haven't achieved the right tenor, go ahead and learn how to make them so that you can give life to these rich puff pastry bows.