Chocolate Walnut Strudel

Step 1

Heat the oven to 375°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.

Step 2

Place the chocolate, milk and butter into a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat until the mixture is melted and smooth.

Step 3

Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread the chocolate mixture on the pastry to within 1 1/2 inches of the edge. Sprinkle with the walnuts. Starting at a short side, roll up like a jelly roll. Place seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Tuck the ends under to seal. Brush with the egg mixture.

Step 4

Bake for 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let the strudel cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar.

Step 5

To decorate the strudel, thaw and roll out another pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Cut the pastry into shapes using a cookie cutter. Press the cut-outs onto the top of the unbaked strudel and brush with the egg mixture. Bake as directed above.