Pain au Chocolat Tear-and-Share Loaf with Raspberry Jam and Melted Chocolate Recipe

Introduction

This Pain au Chocolat tear-and-share loaf is a delightful twist on the classic French pastry. Soft, flaky dough envelops rich dark chocolate and a hint of fruity jam, making it perfect for sharing over breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

• 275g pack Jus-Rol™ Pains Au Chocolat Dough
• 6 tsp raspberry jam, marmalade or raisins
• 25g dark chocolate, chopped
• Icing sugar and raspberries to serve

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Line a loaf tin (approx 900g volume) with a strip of baking parchment, letting the sides overhang for easy removal.
2. Step 2: Open the Jus-Rol™ Pains Au Chocolat Dough pack and carefully remove the dough by twisting the can. Unravel the dough on a work surface and separate each perforated piece. Cut each piece in half down the middle to create 12 squares.
3. Step 3: Place a strip of chopped dark chocolate on each square. Add ½ tsp of raspberry jam, marmalade, or a few raisins to each square. If you prefer, you can leave some plain. Roll the dough around the filling like a sausage roll, sealing the edges.
4. Step 4: Arrange the rolls on their ends in the prepared tin, spacing them evenly to allow room for expansion during baking.
5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and have risen well.
6. Step 6: While the pastries bake, melt extra chocolate in a bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
7. Step 7: After baking, let the rolls cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Lift them out using the parchment and transfer to a serving plate.
8. Step 8: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle with icing sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh raspberries, or enjoy on its own with a mug of hot chocolate.

Tips & Variations

• For extra gooey centers, add a small piece of chocolate in addition to the chopped chocolate strips inside each roll.
• Try different jams like apricot or strawberry if you want a different fruity note.
• If you prefer, omit the jam or raisins for a pure chocolate treat.
• Ensure rolls have enough space in the tin so they can expand beautifully without sticking too much together.

Storage

Store the tear-and-share loaf in an airtight container at room temperature and consume on the same day for the best texture and flavor. Reheat gently in a warm oven for a few minutes to restore crispness if needed. This pastry is not ideal for freezing or long storage due to its delicate texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular puff pastry instead of Jus-Rol™ Pains Au Chocolat dough?

Yes, you can substitute with regular puff pastry, but the special dough is designed for pain au chocolat and may yield a flakier, more authentic texture.

What if I don’t have dark chocolate on hand?

You can use milk chocolate or even white chocolate, but dark chocolate provides the best contrast to the sweet jam and buttery dough.

Pain au Chocolat Tear-and-Share Loaf with Raspberry Jam and Melted Chocolate Recipe

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Indulge in this delightful Pain au Chocolat Tear-and-Share Loaf, featuring Jus-Rol™ Pains Au Chocolat dough filled with rich dark chocolate and a hint of fruity jam or raisins. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, this pull-apart French-inspired pastry is ideal for sharing at breakfast, brunch, or teatime. Drizzled with melted chocolate and dusted with icing sugar, it pairs wonderfully with fresh raspberries or a warm mug of hot chocolate.

• Author: Isabella
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
• Total Time: 40-45 minutes
• Yield: 12 chocolate-filled pastry rolls 1x
• Category: Breakfast & Brunch
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: French-inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Pastry and Filling

• 275g pack Jus-Rol™ Pains Au Chocolat Dough
• 6 tsp raspberry jam, marmalade, or raisins
• 25g dark chocolate, chopped

Topping and Serving

• Icing sugar, for dusting
• Fresh raspberries, to serve

Instructions

1. Prepare the tin: Line a loaf tin with a strip of baking parchment, allowing the parchment to overhang the sides for easy removal later. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6.
2. Prepare the dough squares: Open the Jus-Rol™ Pains Au Chocolat Dough pack and unravel the dough on a clean work surface. Separate each perforated piece and then cut each piece in half down the middle, creating 12 squares in total.
3. Add filling: Place a strip of chopped dark chocolate on each dough square. Add approximately ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam, marmalade, or a few raisins to each square, or leave them plain if preferred.
4. Wrap the filling: Roll up each square into a sausage-roll shape, encasing the chocolate and fruity filling inside the dough.
5. Arrange in the tin: Place the chocolate rolls upright in the lined loaf tin with the chocolate ends exposed at the top. Space them evenly to allow room for expansion during baking.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and have risen well.
7. Melt additional chocolate: While the pastries bake, melt extra dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
8. Cool and decorate: After baking, let the pastries cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Use the overhanging parchment to lift the loaf out of the tin onto a serving plate.
9. Finish with toppings: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and dust with icing sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh raspberries or enjoy on its own alongside hot chocolate.
10. Enjoy fresh: This tear-and-share loaf is best eaten on the same day for optimal freshness and flavor.

Notes

• For a fruity twist, substitute jam with your favorite marmalade or raisins as filling.
• You can prepare the loaf ahead of time and bake just before serving for fresh pastries.
• Ensure spacing between rolls in the tin to allow dough to expand without sticking excessively.
• The loaf can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for any occasion.
• Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

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