Travesseiro
A Brazilian-inspired pillow pastry filled with rich chocolate cream, topped with powdered sugar and a glazed cherry. This flaky, sweet treat is easier than it looks and perfect for a special dessert.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (about 10x10 inches) puff pastry
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 whole glazed cherry
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out the 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth creases, then cut into 4 equal rectangles.
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat 4 oz semisweet chocolate and 1/2 cup heavy cream over low, stirring until melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Spoon about 1 tbsp of the chocolate cream onto the center of each pastry rectangle. Brush the edges with beaten egg from 1 large egg.
- 4
Fold each rectangle over the filling to form a pillow, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with remaining egg.
- 5
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes.
- 6
Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar, then top each with a glazed cherry and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sliced almonds. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- small saucepan
- rolling pin
- fork
- pastry brush
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