Chocolate Walnut Strudel

Chocolate Walnut Strudel

Yields: 8 Servings

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Ingredients:

½ pckg Puff Pastry Sheets

1 each Egg

1 T Water

4 Squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate

2 T Milk

1 T Butter or Margarine

½ Cup Chopped Walnuts

Garnish Confectioners Sugar

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Preparation Directions:

~ THAW pastry sheet at room temperature 40 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix egg and water.

~ PLACE chocolate, milk, & butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 ½ min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring ½ way through heating. Stir until smooth.

~ UNFOLD pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 16"12" rectangle. Spread Chocolate mixture on pastry to within 1 ½ of edges. Sprinkle walnuts over chocolate. Starting at short side, roll up like a jellyroll. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Tuck ends under to seal. Brush with egg mixture.

~ BAKE 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Slice & Serve warm.

Bon Appétit!