Sleeping Teddy Bear Pastries 🧸🍂
210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought, chilled
- 6 to 8 Mini Chocolate Bears such as Lindt Teddy or similar small chocolate bears
- 50 grams Nutella for the "pillows"
- 1 Egg
- 10 grams Powdered Sugar for "snow" dusting
- Small edible stars or sprinkles for decoration. Optional
Method
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut Pastry: Unroll your puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 or 8 equal rectangles (depending on the size of your chocolate bears).
- Create the Pillow: Place a small teaspoon of Nutella at the top center of each rectangle.
- Tuck in the Bear: Place one chocolate bear on top of the Nutella "pillow."
- The Blanket: Take a smaller scrap of puff pastry (or fold the bottom half of your rectangle upwards) and cover the bottom half of the bear, leaving his head and arms peeking out.
- Seal: Use a fork to crimp the edges of the "blanket" to the "bed" so it stays secure while baking.
- Egg Wash: Lightly brush the pastry (not the chocolate bear!) with beaten egg to get a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.Note: If you are worried about the chocolate melting too much, you can bake the "beds" first and place the bears in halfway through, or simply accept the slightly "melty" cute look!
- Finish: Once cooled slightly, dust with powdered sugar to look like snow.
Notes
- Chocolate Tip: For the best results, use chocolate bears that are solid rather than hollow, as they hold their shape better in the heat.
- Flavor Variation: You can place a thin slice of strawberry or banana under the bear for a fruity surprise!
- Pastry Temperature: Keep your puff pastry very cold until the moment you are ready to cut and fold it; this ensures the best "puff."