Chocolate Strudel

I’ve had this recipe for awhile now and never tried it. Recently I was scrounging for something to make for breakfast because cooking supplies were dangerously low in our household. I was boycotting grocery shopping. However, I didn’t boycott eating. As luck would have it, I had all the supplies I needed to give this recipe for Chocolate Strudel a try. Unfortunately, I seem to have been boycotting excercise lately, too. Not a good thing after eating this sweet treat!

Chocolate Strudel
*Recipe from my recipe box. I’m not sure where I originally found it.

1/2 package frozen puff pastry (1 sheet)
1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon water
4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter

Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Mix egg and water in a small bowl.

Microwave chocolate, butter and milk in a large bowl on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Unfold pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16″ x 12″ rectangle. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over pastry to within 1 1/2″ of edges. Starting at the short side, roll up pastry sheet. Place seam-side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Tuck ends under to seal. Brush with egg mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool for 30 minutes on cookie sheet placed on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Slice and serve warm.