Bring the magic of “Choco Pies” into your kitchen with this simple recipe for homemade chocolate-covered delights. If you’ve ever wished for more of these delicious treats in the pack, this recipe is your answer! Featuring fluffy sponge cake filled with a light, airy cream and enveloped in a rich chocolate glaze, these pies promise to satisfy your cravings and then some.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These homemade “Choco Pies” offer the perfect combination of soft cake and sweet, marshmallow-like filling, all wrapped in a smooth chocolate coating. Not only are they fun and rewarding to make, but they also allow you to enjoy your favorite treat anytime, without a trip to the store. Plus, making them at home means you can enjoy as many as you want!
Perfect Occasion: These treats are ideal for children’s parties, family gatherings, or as a special dessert after a casual meal. They’re also great for gifting during holidays or as a thoughtful treat to share with friends and neighbors. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a sweet snack, these “Choco Pies” are sure to delight.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle some crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles on the chocolate coating before it sets. You can also experiment with white or dark chocolate for the coating to add variety. Serve them on a decorative plate or wrap them individually in pretty cellophane for a professional touch.
Ingredients: Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 70 g sugar
- 4 heaping tablespoons of flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
Filling:
- 5 g gelatin + 30 ml water
- 110 g sugar + 30 ml water
Coating:
- 250 g chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Whip the eggs with sugar until fluffy. Sift in the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) and beat again. Spread the batter evenly on parchment paper and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes until golden. Once cooled, cut out cake circles.
- Soak the gelatin in water. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix sugar with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add swollen gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and whip the syrup with a mixer for 7-10 minutes until it thickens into a cream.
- Sandwich the cream between two cake circles and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Then, coat with chocolate glaze mixed with vegetable oil.
Enjoy these delightful homemade “Choco Pies” and treat yourself any time you like!
