Mint Chocolate Danish Pastry
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weekend treats because it comes together so quickly in under an hour. The combination of cool mint and rich chocolate reminds me of those fancy bakery pastries, but honestly, this version is much simpler and easier on the wallet. I love that mint contains natural compounds that can aid digestion, so I feel a little better about indulging. Plus, with just basic ingredients you probably have on hand, you can impress family and friends without any fussy techniques or special equipment. It's the perfect pastry when you want something elegant but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gsugar(granulated)
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar(powdered)
- 2eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 1 mlmint extract
- 100 gchocolate chips
- 20 gunsalted butter, melted
- 30 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a parchment paper for easy pastry release.
- 2
Combine flour, sugar, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl.
Tip: Use a whisk to mix until well combined.
- 3
Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
Tip: Use a pastry blender to break the butter into small pieces.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, and mint extract.
Tip: Use a fork to mix until well combined.
- 5
Add melted butter, milk, and whisked egg mixture to the dry ingredients.
Tip: Use a fork to mix until a dough forms.
- 6
Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a lightly floured surface for kneading.
- 7
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness.
- 8
Place the dough on a prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Use a pastry brush to brush the edges with egg wash.
- 9
Arrange the chocolate chips in a spiral pattern on top of the dough.
Tip: Use a spatula to press the chocolate chips gently into the dough.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- 11
Allow the pastry to cool before slicing and serving.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to slice the pastry into desired pieces.
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