RECIPES - DESSERTS AND SWEETS

CHOUX PASTRY

2oz (60g) butter, chopped

¼ teaspoon salt 1½ cups water

1 cup (5oz/150g) plain flour

3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten

1.In a medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in salt and water and bring to the boil.

2.Stir in flour all at once, stir continuously over a low heat until a soft dough forms and leaves the side of the saucepan.

3.Remove from heat and place dough into mixing bowl. Spread the dough around the sides of the bowl to cool slightly.

CHOCOLATE PRALINE CREAM

20oz (600ml) thickened cream

2 x 1oz (35g) chocolate peanut confectionary bars

1.Assemble Mixer with wire whp .

2.Using Cream/Beat setting, beat cream until thickened.

3.Place the confectionary bars in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or chop with a knife.

4.Using Fold/Knead setting, gradually add the crushed mixture to the whipped cream, do not overbeat.

4.Assemble Mixer with flat beater .

5.Using Light Mix setting, gradually add eggs, mixing until all ingredients are well combined.

6.Using Cream/Beat setting continue beating until mixture is shiny and glossy.

7.Lightly grease oven trays and lightly sprinkle with water.

8.Place teaspoons of the mixture onto the trays, allow 1" (3cm) spaces between for spreading.

9.Bake in a preheated 475ºF (250ºC) oven for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350ºF (180ºC) and cook until puffs are dry and crispy.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE GLAzE

7oz (200g) dark chocolate, chopped

¾ cup thickened cream

1.Combine chocolate and cream in a small heat proof bowl, place over a small saucepan of simmering water, and stir until smooth. Allow to cool until thick enough to spread.

2.Spread cake, top and sides, with a thin layer of glaze, then quickly pour remaining glaze evenly over top of cake. Allow glaze to set at room temperature before serving.

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Breville BEM800XL manual Choux Pastry, Chocolate Praline Cream
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