Choux Pretzels

The quirky Pretzel shape is a symbol of Good Luck and prosperity since Christians prayed with their hands crossed over their chests mimicking that action. In Denmark the pretzel (kringle) has been in use as an emblem of bakers and their guilds in Denmark.

Ingredients

Choux pastry

Chocolate fondant

Strawberry jam

Custard

Whipped cream

Method

Preheat oven to 200ºC. Make a choux paste and put in a piping bag with a star nozzle. Pipe mixture in a pretzel shape onto lightly greased baking trays and bake in the oven for approx 20 minutes. Allow cooling before glazing the top with chocolate or chocolate icing. Cut the pretzel horizontal in half. Place some jam in the bottom half followed with some custard and cream. Place the lid on top of the cream.

Note: Any preferred sweet filling can be used such as fruit flavoured mousse, cream or custard.