Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Pastry Roll (strudel, using frozen puff pastry)

CHOCOLATE WALNUT PASTRY ROLL (STRUDEL)

1/2 package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet) (can find these with the frozen foods)
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp water
4 squares (1 ounce each) semi-sweet chocolate
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Thaw Pastry at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Mix egg and 1 teaspoon water in small bowl. Set aside.

Microwave chocolate, milk and butter in large bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway thru heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.

Unfold pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread chocolate mixture on pastry within 1 1/2-inch of edges. Sprinkle walnuts over chocolate. Starting at short side, roll up jelly roll style.

Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Tuck ends under to seat. Brush with egg mixture.

Bake 35 minutes or until golden. Cool 30 minutes on cookie sheet or wire rack.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve warm.

Makes 8 servings
From: Peggy, WA, 11-20-97