CHOCOLATE WALNUT STRUDEL

By emailinaz

decorative cut outs:
thaw, unfold an foll out remaining pastry sheet. cut into decorative shapes using cookie cutter. press shape onto top of strudel. brush tops with egg mixture. bake as directed.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pkg pepperidge farm frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 tbs water
• 4 squares bakers semi sweet chocolate
• 2 tbs milk
• 1 tbs butter or margarine
• 1/2 c walnuts

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1) thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes. heat oven to 375. mix egg and water in small bowl.

2) microwave chocolate, milk and butter in large bowl on high 1 1/2 - 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway thru heating time. stir until chocolate is completely melted.

3) unfold pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. roll into 16"x12" rectangle. spread chocolate mixture evenly on pastry to within 1 1/2" of edges. sprinkle walnuts over chocolate. starting at short side, roll up jelly roll style. place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet. tuck ends under to seal. brush with egg mixture.

4) bake 35 minutes or until golden. cool 30 minutes on cookie sheet on wire rack. sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. slice and serve warm.