Chocolate Religieuse
A quick and easy version of the classic French pastry, featuring a crisp choux shell filled with rich chocolate pastry cream and topped with glossy chocolate frosting.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 2 large choux pastry shells
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup heavy cream and 4 oz dark chocolate over medium, stirring until smooth and glossy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Gradually add the chocolate-cream mixture and 1 tsp vanilla, whisking until thick and spreadable, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Slice the 2 choux shells horizontally. Spread a generous layer of the chocolate cream on the bottom half, then replace the top.
- 4
Frost the top of each pastry with the remaining chocolate cream, smoothing with a spatula. Chill for 10 minutes to set before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
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