Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates
Happy Valentines Day!!!
Today my goal is to pray extra blessings for, and show love to the
special people God has placed in my life! My family is who first
comes to mind, and that’s where this incredible dessert comes in…
It’s a tradition for me to make them for my husband on Valentines Day, for
chocolate bundles are truly one of his favorite things! He lights up when
I hand over a plate of this flaky, buttery pastry that’s filled with chocolate,
smothered in chocolate and finished with strawberries and homemade whipped
cream! This is how I show my love!
This dessert may appear fancy and difficult to make, but it’s quite the
opposite. Thanks to the wonder of puff pastry, they’re incredibly easy to
make. I think the chocolate and strawberries make this
dessert romantic, especially when served on a lovely table with
pretty china! It’s all in the details!
However you choose to eat chocolate bundles, make them with love; and they will
always be delicious!
Bundles
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon whipping cream
8 chocolate drops (Hershey’s kisses)
8 miniature chocolate candy bars (Here I used Reeses Minis and
Rolos)
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces dark chocolate,
chopped into small pieces
For the Chantilly cream:
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
Fresh strawberries, for garnish
paper.
room temperature. When it is pliable, unfold puff pastry and cut the sheet into
4 squares
Brush the entire surface of each pastry square with egg wash.
place 2 chocolate drops and 2 miniature candy bars.
twist the top of the dough clockwise to complete the “bundle.” Brush
the exteriors of the chocolate bundles with more egg wash.
cream to a boil.Place the chocolate pieces in a bowl and pour hot cream over the top.
mixer, beat the whipping cream on high and add the sugar and vanilla when it
begins to get thicker.
keeping an eye on it, continue to whip the cream until it gets to a favorable
“whipped cream” consistency and doubles in size.Creamy and fluffy is what you want.
on top. Top with whipped cream and additional ganache, if desired.
Serve the bundles garnished with strawberries. (The strawberries are
also decadent raked through the chocolate and cream goodness!)
don’t you have a bite?!
Yummy! I would love for you stop by and link up at my linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/
Mrs. Delightful
Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Mrs. Delightful, Yes, they make me want to lick the screen! Thanks for stopping by and the heads up on your party.
Those look awesome. I need to make some of those
.
April, Enjoy, they are so easy!
Yum, Yum, Yum! So glad I found this at Chef in Training’s party. Pinning and can’t wait to make!
Joan, Yes I am with you! Going to make them tonight for my Sushi Making Vday Party!
this looks seriously fabulous.
found your post via frenchcountrycottage…come visit me anytime!
michele
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/02/heart-for-vintage.html
Michele,
I love your space. Such great post on decor! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh my, those look decadent! Tons of chocolate – right up my alley!
Dorothy,
Yes, decadent! I need to use that word more often.
I adore chocolate croissants. This seems so similar and I KNOW my family would love it. Thanks for sharing. Your husband must be really blessed to have a lady like you.
Jelli,
Yea, Leslies hubby is blessed!
Your husband is a lucky man! Anything with chocolate ganache is heaven in my book
Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday. Hope you have a great weekend!
Love this! We just posted our 2nd Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_16.html
Jill, Thanks for the heads up. I need to remember to stop by your place.
These look very yum!! Your right they don’t look very difficult. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly
what a beauty of a dessert!
Martha,
Yes, I was impressed with her food photography.
Yum! Yum! Looks delicious!
Wow, those look incredible! I wish I could eat one right now! They must taste so good! I would love if you linked them up to my party!
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/02/latest-greatest-friday-19.html
You had me at “chocolate” ! These looks fabulous. Hugs, Sherry
Sherry,
Your too funny! Love it.
Yummy! I would love for you to stop by my Linky party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
I featured this lovely treat today
Thanks for joining JAQS Studio “Made by ME” Linky party!
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-19-linky-party-and-features.html
I pinned this on Pinterest. Thank you for joining Creative Bloggers Party and Hop
Yum!! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing on Blissful & Domestic.
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/
Ummm….YUMM! Definitely going to have to try these! Thanks for linking up to Fun Stuff Fridays!
This looks so good…love the yummy candy stuffed inside! Thanks for coming to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We loved having you and hope you’ll be back next Saturday! -The Sisters
Yummmmmy!! This looks amazing! Thanks so much for linking up to Think Pink Sundays – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/02/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-40/
oh my word!! sounds DIVINE! if only they were calorie free – this would be PERFECTION!