Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers

These chocolate-filled puff pastry turnovers are a wonderful way to satisfy a sweet craving with minimal effort. Using store-bought puff pastry, you can create a warm, flaky dessert that feels special.

With just a few minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes in the oven, this recipe is ideal for a last-minute treat. It’s a simple and satisfying dessert for any night of the week.

Why will you love Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers?

Using frozen puff pastry is a great shortcut that delivers a flaky, buttery base without the work of making dough from scratch.

An egg wash is key to achieving a beautiful, shiny, golden-brown finish on your baked pastries.

Sealing the edges properly ensures the warm, melted chocolate filling stays inside the turnover as it bakes.

Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers Ingredients

• Puff Pastry: Look for all-butter puff pastry in the freezer section for the best flavor. Make sure to thaw it according to package directions before using.

• Semi-Sweet Chocolate: A baking bar works well here as it’s designed to melt smoothly. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips if that’s what you have.

• Egg: This is used for the egg wash, which gives the pastries a professional-looking shine and color. It also helps seal the edges.

• Coarse Sugar: Also called sanding sugar or turbinado sugar, this is optional but adds a pleasant crunch and sparkle to the tops.

Exact quantities are in the recipe card below.

How to Make Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry and Filling

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F and lining a baking sheet. Unfold your thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into six equal rectangles. Place your chopped chocolate onto one half of each rectangle.

Step 2: Assemble the Turnovers

Make a simple egg wash by whisking an egg with a little water. Brush this mixture around the pastry edges, then fold the dough over the chocolate. Use your fingers or a fork to press the edges firmly together to create a seal.

Step 3: Bake Until Golden

Arrange the turnovers on your prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the rest of the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if you like. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until they are puffed up and nicely browned. Let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying.

What to Serve with Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers

These turnovers are delicious on their own, warm from the oven. For a more complete dessert, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Helpful Tricks for Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers

Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or at room temperature for about 40 minutes. It should be cold but pliable when you work with it.

A good seal is important to prevent the chocolate from leaking. Pressing with a fork creates a decorative edge and a secure seal.

The egg wash is fully cooked when the pastry is golden brown and baked through. Eggs are considered safe to eat when cooked to 160°F (71°C).

You can use chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar. A bar of good quality baking chocolate tends to melt smoothly.

How to Store and Freeze Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers

Store leftover turnovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes until warm and crisp. We do not recommend microwaving, as it will make the pastry soft.

Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers Recipe FAQs

Can I use a different kind of chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate depending on your preference. Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spreads also work well, just be careful not to overfill.

My puff pastry got sticky and was hard to work with. What happened?

Puff pastry is best when it’s cold but pliable. If it gets too warm, the butter in the layers can start to melt, making it sticky. If this happens, place it back in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up.

Can I prepare these ahead of time?

You can assemble the turnovers and store them unbaked in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, brush with egg wash and bake as directed, adding a minute or two to the baking time.

Easy Chocolate Puff Pastry Turnovers

Flaky puff pastry filled with melted chocolate and baked until golden, this simple dessert comes together in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed, about 9.5 ounces / 270 g
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped, 115 g
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water 15 ml
• Optional: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
• Arrange the chopped chocolate on one half of each pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
• Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash. Fold the empty half of the pastry over the chocolate filling.
• Press the edges together with your fingers or a fork to seal each turnover. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the tops of the turnovers with the remaining egg wash. If using, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and deep golden brown.
• Let the turnovers cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving. The filling will be very hot.

Notes

Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or at room temperature for about 40 minutes. It should be cold but pliable when you work with it.

A good seal is important to prevent the chocolate from leaking. Pressing with a fork creates a decorative edge and a secure seal.

The egg wash is fully cooked when the pastry is golden brown and baked through. Eggs are considered safe to eat when cooked to 160°F (71°C).

You can use chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar. A bar of good quality baking chocolate tends to melt smoothly.

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