How to Make Sweet Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry

Sweet Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry is a richer and more indulgent variation on classic sweet shortcrust pastry, featuring the addition of cocoa powder. Our recipe uses butter, as is traditional, and will yield a soft, easy-to-work pastry that won't break when rolled out.

How to Make Sweet Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry

Step 1

Step 1

First, collect the soft butter in a bowl and flavor it with a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

First, collect the soft butter in a bowl and flavor it with a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 2

Step 2

Then add the granulated sugar and work everything well with the prongs of a fork, until you obtain a creamy and smooth mixture.

Then add the granulated sugar and work everything well with the prongs of a fork, until you obtain a creamy and smooth mixture.

Step 3

Step 3

Now add the whole egg and the yolk.

Now add the whole egg and the yolk.

Step 4

Step 4

And mix again with the fork.

And mix again with the fork.

Step 5

Step 5

At this point add the sifted flour and bitter cocoa together with a pinch of salt.

At this point add the sifted flour and bitter cocoa together with a pinch of salt.

Step 6

Step 6

Work quickly with your hands until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.

Work quickly with your hands until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.

Step 7

Step 7

Once you have obtained a loaf, wrap it in a sheet of cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Once you have obtained a loaf, wrap it in a sheet of cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 8

Step 8

Once the resting time has elapsed, the cocoa shortcrust pastry is ready to be used as you prefer.

Once the resting time has elapsed, the cocoa shortcrust pastry is ready to be used as you prefer.

How Can I Use This Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry?

You can use it however you like: filled with custard, ricotta cream, or raspberry jam, it will create a delicious tart; cut with special cutters, it will transform into delicious chocolate biscuits. Combined with white shortcrust pastry, you can then create spectacular two-tone and two-flavor desserts, just like irresistible pinwheel cookies or present-shaped cookies, ideal for offering during the holidays.

How to Store Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry

Chocolate shortcrust pastry can be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can transfer it to the freezer in a freezer bag: it will keep for up to a month.