Peach Pastry Pockets
Category: Desserts
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Puff pastry | 460g |
| Donut peaches (or regular peaches) | 480g |
| Dark chocolate | 60g |
| Brown sugar | 15g |
| Egg | 1 |
| Fior di latte ice cream | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Peaches: Start by washing and thoroughly drying the peaches. Cut them in half, ensuring the peaches remain intact and the pits are removed.
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Prepare the Chocolate: Chop the dark chocolate into rough cubes and set aside.
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Roll the Puff Pastry: Unroll a sheet of puff pastry onto a piece of parchment paper. Stretch it out to a diameter of about 32 cm, ensuring itโs even.
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Assemble the Peaches: Place half a peach on the pastry, with the cut side facing up. Fill the hollowed-out center of each peach half with the chocolate cubes.
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Wrap the Pastry: Lay the peaches in a circular pattern on the pastry, with the cut side facing down. Beat the egg and brush it lightly over the pastry to give it a golden finish.
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Prepare the Second Sheet of Pastry: Take another sheet of puff pastry and roll it out on a floured surface. Stretch it until it reaches approximately a 40 cm diameter. Carefully roll the pastry around the rolling pin to transfer it without tearing.
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Wrap the Peaches: Gently wrap the second layer of pastry around the peach halves, pressing slightly to ensure the pastry sticks and eliminates any air pockets between the two layers.
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Trim and Seal: Using a fluted pastry cutter, trim the excess pastry around the peaches, leaving a decorative edge. Discard the excess pastry.
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Final Touches: Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the surface with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with brown sugar for a touch of sweetness and sparkle.
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Baking: Bake in a preheated static oven at 200ยฐC (392ยฐF) for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the peach pastry pockets from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve them warm, paired with a scoop of Fior di Latte ice cream for a delightful treat.
Enjoy this decadent dessert where the sweet, juicy peaches meet the rich dark chocolate, all wrapped in crispy golden puff pastry. A perfect balance of warmth and cold, and an irresistible way to end any meal.
