The Seductive Swan

Transform your dessert game with "The Seductive Swan," an exquisite creation designed to dazzle both the eyes and the palate. This elegant swan-shaped choux pastry features delicately piped pâte à choux that's baked to golden perfection, filled with luscious vanilla whipped cream, and finished with a drizzle of rich, glossy dark chocolate. With its light, airy texture and captivating presentation, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with a touch of sophistication. Ready in under an hour and serving up to eight, The Seductive Swan dessert seamlessly combines artistry and indulgence, making it a showstopping centerpiece for any gathering. Keywords: swan-shaped pastry, choux pastry recipe, elegant dessert, sophisticated chocolate drizzle, whipped cream filling.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 240 ml water
• 125 grams all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 large eggs
• 240 ml heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100 grams dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and shiny.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Pipe S-shaped curves onto one baking sheet for the swan necks and oval mounds (about 2 inches long) onto the other baking sheet for the swan bodies.

Step 7

Bake the necks for 10 minutes, then remove them from the oven and let cool. Bake the bodies for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Set everything aside to cool completely.

Step 8

While the pastry cools, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a clean piping bag.

Step 9

Melt the dark chocolate with the milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second increments, stirring between each until smooth.

Step 10

Cut the tops off of the swan bodies and slice the tops in half lengthwise to create ‘wings.’

Step 11

Pipe a generous amount of whipped cream into the swan bodies. Attach the swan necks to the cream, sticking them upright, and place the wings on either side.

Step 12

Drizzle the swans with the melted dark chocolate for a finishing touch.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy the elegance of The Seductive Swan!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1080.7 grams (1080.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3028

Total Fat 229.50g	294%
Saturated Fat 128.90g	645%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1244mg	415%
Sodium 1599mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 181.20g	66%
Dietary Fiber 10.50g	38%
Total Sugars 74.40g
Protein 46.90g	94%

Vitamin D 177IU	885%
Calcium 269mg	21%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 1195mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.4%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 24.3%