Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Chocolate Bundles with Chocolate Ganache

I made these for Valentine's Day this year, along with Chocolate-Hazelnut Ravioli (recipe forthcoming). Brent loved these, and they were sooo easy. (This came from Paula Deen on foodnetwork.com)

Bundles:
1 sheet puff pastry
2 eggs
1 teaspoon heavy cream
8 chocolate Kisses
8 miniature chocolate candy bars

Ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces milk chocolate, broken into small pieces
Sweetened whipped cream, optional
Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Bundles:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Unfold puff pastry and cut the sheet into 2 (4x4-inch) squares. Beat eggs and cream together to create an egg wash. Brush pastry squares with egg wash. Place 2 chocolate Kisses and 1 miniature candy bar in the center of each pastry square. Repeat with remaining Kisses and miniature candy bars. Pull corners of the square up around the chocolate, brushing edges with more egg wash, if necessary, to create a secure bundle. Brush exteriors of chocolate bundles with more egg wash. Repeat with remaining bundles. Place bundles on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Ganache:
In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Place the chocolate pieces in a bowl and pour hot cream over top. Whisk until smooth. Puddle ganache onto a plate and place 1 bundle on top. Top with whipped cream and additional ganache, if desired. Serve bundles garnished with strawberry slices and mint sprigs.

2 comments:

Mary said...

These soud so yummy!

Alison said...

I love food network and thier recipes!

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