Here’s a truly decadent and elegant treat: Chocolate and Pistachio Filled Pastry. Think flaky, golden pastry filled with a rich pistachio cream and gooey chocolate — perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special tea-time treat.
You can make this with store-bought puff pastry to save time or go fully homemade if you’re feeling adventurous!
🥐 Chocolate and Pistachio Filled Pastry
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
Yields: 8–10 pastries (or 1 large braid/tart)
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (or use 2 if making individual pastries)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Pistachio Filling:
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½ cup shelled pistachios (preferably unsalted)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed to thin)
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon cardamom or vanilla extract for extra flavor
For the Chocolate:
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½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
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Optional: sprinkle of sea salt over the chocolate for contrast
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Pistachio Filling:
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In a food processor, blend pistachios and sugar until finely ground.
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Add butter, honey, and optional flavoring. Blend until it becomes a paste.
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Add a splash of milk if it’s too thick — it should be spreadable but not runny.
2. Prepare the Pastry:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
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If making individual pastries, cut into squares (~4×4 inches). If making a braid or tart, leave whole.
3. Fill the Pastries:
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pistachio filling into the center of each square.
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Add a few chocolate chips (or a chunk of chocolate) on top.
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Fold into triangles or rectangles and press edges to seal (use a fork for a pretty crimped edge).
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If making a braid, spread the filling and chocolate down the center third, slice the sides into strips, and fold them over each other in a crisscross pattern.
4. Brush & Bake:
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Brush tops with egg wash.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
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Cool slightly before serving — the filling will be hot!
🍽️ Optional Garnishes:
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Drizzle with melted chocolate or honey
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Dust with powdered sugar
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Sprinkle with chopped pistachios
🧊 Storage:
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Best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 1–2 days or refrigerate up to 4.
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Reheat in the oven to re-crisp.