The walnut and chocolate cream crown is a special delicacy that combines tradition with modern flavor, making it an ideal choice for the Christmas table. This recipe, with rich layers of chocolate and crunchy walnuts, will transform any festive meal into a true feast. Making the sweet bread requires a little time and patience, but the final result will definitely be worth the effort.
To start, you will need the following ingredients: 500 g of flour, 200 ml of warm milk, 100 g of sugar, 3 eggs, 50 ml of oil, 25 g of fresh yeast, a pinch of salt, 200 g of ground walnuts, and 150 g of dark chocolate. These ingredients will be combined to create a fluffy and aromatic dough, full of flavor.
Start by dissolving the yeast in the warm milk, adding a teaspoon of sugar and letting the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until a foam forms. In a large bowl, combine the flour with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for an hour or until it doubles in volume.
Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate cream. Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave, being careful not to burn it. Once melted, let it cool slightly, then incorporate the ground walnuts, mixing well to achieve a homogeneous composition.
After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface, forming a rectangle. Spread the chocolate cream over the dough, leaving a small margin around. Roll the dough tightly, then form a crown by joining the ends. Place the walnut crown in a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the crown for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Once cooled, you can decorate the sweet bread with whole walnuts, melted chocolate, or powdered sugar, as preferred. This walnut and chocolate cream crown will not only look spectacular on the holiday table, but it will also delight the taste buds of all guests. Enjoy each slice with your loved ones and revel in the magic of Christmas!
To start, you will need the following ingredients: 500 g of flour, 200 ml of warm milk, 100 g of sugar, 3 eggs, 50 ml of oil, 25 g of fresh yeast, a pinch of salt, 200 g of ground walnuts, and 150 g of dark chocolate. These ingredients will be combined to create a fluffy and aromatic dough, full of flavor.
Start by dissolving the yeast in the warm milk, adding a teaspoon of sugar and letting the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until a foam forms. In a large bowl, combine the flour with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for an hour or until it doubles in volume.
Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate cream. Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave, being careful not to burn it. Once melted, let it cool slightly, then incorporate the ground walnuts, mixing well to achieve a homogeneous composition.
After the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface, forming a rectangle. Spread the chocolate cream over the dough, leaving a small margin around. Roll the dough tightly, then form a crown by joining the ends. Place the walnut crown in a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the crown for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Once cooled, you can decorate the sweet bread with whole walnuts, melted chocolate, or powdered sugar, as preferred. This walnut and chocolate cream crown will not only look spectacular on the holiday table, but it will also delight the taste buds of all guests. Enjoy each slice with your loved ones and revel in the magic of Christmas!
Ingredients
Dough:550 g flour100 g sugar2 eggs60 g butter250 ml milk50 g custard powder (vanilla pudding in a sachet)30 g fresh yeast or 10 g drygrated orange zest (optional)Chocolate cream:50 g almond powder50 g sugar50 g butter1 egg (approx. 50 g) g)30 g flour20 g cocoaIn addition:3/4 cup walnuts (halved)1/3 cup maple syrup or honey+2 tablespoons melted butter100 g sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon some melted butter (about 50 g, if needed more can be added)