Milk Chocolate Filo Parcels
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These milk chocolate filo parcels are one of my favorite quick desserts to whip up when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. With a total time of just 45 minutes, they're perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The combination of crispy filo sheets and smooth milk chocolate filling feels indulgent, yet the recipe is surprisingly simple to follow. What I love most is that eggs provide excellent protein and nutrients while keeping the filling light and fluffy. These parcels always impress people, and honestly, they're so straightforward that even beginner bakers can nail them on the first try.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 2eggs
- 250 gflour
- 200 gcaster sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 400 gmilk chocolate
- 150 gbiscuit crumbs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 250 gfilo sheets
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, and flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Add the caster sugar, baking powder, and salt to the dough. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit crumbs with the vanilla extract.
- 6
Roll out the filo dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut into rectangles approximately 10cm x 5cm.
- 7
Place a spoonful of the chocolate mixture onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
- 8
Top with a spoonful of the biscuit crumb mixture.
- 9
Fold the other half of the rectangle over the filling to form a parcel. Press the edges together to seal.
Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 10
Place the parcels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a little milk.
- 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
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