Orange Chocolate Filo Parcels
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These delightful orange chocolate filo parcels have become my go to dessert when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in just an hour. The combination of zesty citrus and rich dark chocolate is absolutely irresistible, and I love that dark chocolate contains antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. What really draws me to this recipe is how simple it is to pull together even on a busy weeknight, and the delicate filo pastry creates that impressive, elegant look without requiring any complicated techniques. Your friends will think you've spent all day in the kitchen when really you've only invested about an hour of your time.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gcold unsalted butter(cut into small cubes)
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gdark chocolate chips(diced)
- 120 mlorange juice
- 2orange zest
- 2 eggeggs
- 1vanilla extract
- 6filo pastry sheets
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Make sure to adjust the oven racks to allow for air circulation.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the cubed butter and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Keep the butter cold to ensure the dough doesn't become too soft.
- 3
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut into desired shapes or squares.
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the dough into uniform shapes.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 5
Add the dark chocolate chips to the orange mixture and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly to prevent the chocolate from melting.
- 6
Place a spoonful of the chocolate mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the other half over to form a triangle or a square shape.
Tip: Press the edges to seal the pastry and make sure they're well closed.
- 7
Brush the tops of the parcels with a little bit of water and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This will give the parcels a nice golden brown color and a sweet finish.
- 8
Bake the parcels for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on the parcels during the last 5 minutes to ensure they don't overcook.
- 9
Remove the parcels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
- 10
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and chocolate mixture.
Tip: Make sure to clean your workspace and utensils between uses to prevent cross-contamination.
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