Coffee, Cherry & Chocolate Karpatka

ByThe Recipe Cravings

Servings: 10–12 slices
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs

For the Coffee Cream

  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 200 g milk chocolate, chopped
  • 120 ml heavy cream

Filling & Decoration

  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
  • Extra cherries for topping
  • Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake the Choux Layers

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil.
  3. Add the flour all at once and stir until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes, then let cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth.
  6. Divide the batter between two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool completely.

2. Make the Coffee Cream

  1. Dissolve the espresso powder in 1 tablespoon hot water and let cool.
  2. Beat the mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  3. Add the espresso mixture.
  4. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and fluffy.

3. Make the Ganache

  1. Heat the cream until just simmering.
  2. Pour over the chopped milk chocolate.
  3. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until silky smooth.

4. Assemble

  1. Place one choux layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread the coffee cream evenly over the pastry.
  3. Scatter the fresh cherries over the cream.
  4. Top with the second choux layer.
  5. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip naturally down the sides.
  6. Decorate with fresh cherries.

5. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Tips

  • Fresh sweet cherries give the best flavor, but frozen cherries (well-drained) work too.
  • Chill overnight for cleaner slices.
  • Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a richer taste.
  • Dust with cocoa powder or grated chocolate before serving for an elegant finish.

Similar Posts