RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE PUFFS

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This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because it makes a spectacular presentation. The best part? It's actually surprisingly easy and quick to make. -Anneliese Deising, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar
Optional ingredients: fresh raspberries and additional chocolate and white baking chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together chocolate chips, baking chips and pecans. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pastry sheet into a 12-in. square; cut each sheet into quarters, making four 6-in. squares. , Place squares on ungreased baking sheets; top each with about 1/3 cup chocolate mixture. Lightly brush edges of pastry with water; bring together all corners, pinching seams to seal., Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly. Puree frozen raspberries with 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor. Strain to remove seeds., To serve, dust pastries with confectioners' sugar. Serve with raspberry sauce and, if desired, fresh berries and additional chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 39g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.