Indulge in a simple yet utterly delightful treat with these Quick Decadent Dessert Triangles. Starting with flaky pastry cut into generous squares and folded into triangles, these pastries are baked to golden perfection and filled with a rich, creamy center. Topped with chopped chocolate bars, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of melted chocolate, each bite is a taste of heaven.
Why You'll Love This: This dessert strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. The flaky pastry provides a buttery canvas for the luscious cream filling, with the added textures of chopped chocolate and the smoothness of melted chocolate topping. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for impromptu dessert cravings or last-minute entertaining.
Perfect Occasion: These pastry triangles are perfect for any occasion where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve them at casual get-togethers, family dinners, or as a special treat during the holidays. They're also great for tea parties or as a sophisticated addition to brunch.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, use a fine sieve to dust the powdered sugar evenly over the pastries. If you're feeling creative, use stencils to create beautiful powdered sugar designs. For the chocolate drizzle, use a piping bag or a small spoon to achieve fine, decorative lines. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a few edible flowers for a pop of color.
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry, cut into larger squares and then folded into triangles, edges sealed
- Milk for brushing
- For the Cream Filling:
- 7 oz heavy cream, whipped
- 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut spread
- For the Topping:
- Chopped chocolate bar (alternative to Kinder Bueno for a generic option)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C). Arrange the puff pastry triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each triangle lightly with milk.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.
- While the pastries cool, prepare the cream filling by whipping the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and hazelnut spread until well combined and creamy.
- Carefully slice each cooled pastry triangle in half horizontally. Spoon or pipe the cream filling onto the bottom half before covering with the top half.
- Sprinkle the chopped chocolate bar over the filled pastries, dust with powdered sugar, and finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
Enjoy these Quick Decadent Dessert Triangles, a testament to the beauty of simple ingredients coming together to create a moment of pure pleasure.