Chocolate Gavotte

Gavottes are one of those pastry classics that, despite their apparent simplicity, elevate any dessert thanks to their ultra-crispy texture and delicate character. We have shared in our recipe section: Orange Gavotte, a citrusy and aromatic version that was very well received. If you have not seen it yet, we invite you to visit it here.

Today, we present an equally elegant yet more intense and delectable variant: the Chocolate Gavotte. On this occasion, we use high-quality chocolate combined with our technical ingredient Maltosec, an ideal texturizer for transforming fats—such as butter or couverture—into a manageable and homogeneous powder. This property is key to obtaining a thin, stable, and perfectly distributed dough before baking.

Because yes, this recipe requires baking in the oven, which allows to develop that toasted point so characteristic of traditional gavottes. The result is a crispy, light and brittle sheet, perfect for adding texture to plated desserts, assembling thin snacks or accompanying mousses and creams.

An important point: this recipe is not freezable. To preserve its crispy and delicate texture, we recommend keeping it in a dry environment and protecting it from moisture.

Chocolate Gavotte

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Gavotte
    • 125g -

      Egg whites

    • 100g -

      Icing sugar

    • 540g -

      Water

    • 50g -

      84% dry butter

    • 50g -

      All-purpose flour

    • 4g -

      Fine salt

    • 100g -

      Illanka 63% Chocolate – Valrhona

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  • Chocolate Gavotte

    1. Mix the flour, powdered sugar, water, butter and salt.
    2. Add the Maltosec and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
    3. Add the chocolate and whisk the mixture with a whisk or mixer.
    4. Spread on a silicone sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes at 170 °C.
    5. Peel off with a spatula and let cool flat or shape.

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