Toffee Langues de Chat
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These crispy, delicate Toffee Langues de Chat are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes, and honestly, most of the ingredients you probably have at home already. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make these indulgent treats feel a little bit virtuous, and the cream cheese adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness of the toffee beautifully. They're elegant enough for a dinner party but simple enough that even a busy weeknight works for baking them.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 100 mlcold water
- 10 gsalt
- 150 gconfectioner's sugar
- 120 gdark chocolate
- 250 gcream cheese
- 4 eggeggs
- 200 mltoffee sauce
- 10 gbaking powder
- 2 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Ensure even baking.
- 2
Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
Tip: Use a digital scale for accuracy.
- 3
Add cold water and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overmixing.
- 4
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm (1/8 inch).
Tip: Use a pasta machine or a rolling pin.
- 5
Cut into 8 equal rectangles, about 10cm x 15cm (4" x 6").
Tip: Gather scraps and re-roll the dough.
- 6
Place a rectangle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Brush the edges with a little water.
- 7
Spoon a quarter of the cream cheese mixture onto one half of the rectangle, leaving a 1cm border.
Tip: Don't overfill to prevent overflow.
- 8
Brush the edges with a little water and fold the other half over.
Tip: Press gently to seal the edges.
- 9
Brush the pastry with a little water and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: This helps to create a golden crust.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the toffee sauce will set later.
- 11
Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Tip: Serve warm, with toffee sauce drizzled on top.
- 12
Drizzle with toffee sauce and serve.
Tip: Adjust the amount to your liking.
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