Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8.5 unit

creme fraiche

2 unit

eggs

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 unit

70% chocolate

melted

1 unit

sugar

5 tsp

salt

7 unit

all-purpose flour

1.5 unit

cocoa powder

1.5 unit

atomized chocolate

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

macerated strawberry

drained

1 unit

chocolate meringue

(optional)

1 unit

strawberry sorbet

Step 1
~6 min

Puree creme fraiche, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth.

Step 2
~6 min

Pour melted chocolate into the running blender and puree until smooth and emulsified.

Step 3
~6 min

Sift together sugar, salt, flour, cocoa powder, and atomized chocolate.

Step 4
~6 min

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the wet mixture.

Step 5
~6 min

Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Step 6
~6 min

Press the mixture through a spaetzle press or potato ricer into a large pot of boiling water.

Step 7
~6 min

Cook the spaetzle until they float, then cook for an additional minute.

Step 8
~6 min

Drain the spaetzle and toss with a pinch of salt and olive oil.

Step 9
~6 min

Heat a griddle or large pan and coat with oil.

Step 10
~6 min

Toss the cooked spaetzle onto the hot griddle with macerated strawberries, cooking until the spaetzle crisps slightly.

Step 11
~6 min

Top with chocolate meringue and strawberry sorbet to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the spaetzle press is clean for easy pressing.

Do not overcook the spaetzle, or they will become mushy.

Serve immediately for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The spaetzle dough can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Chocolate)
Noise Level
Medium (Boiling Water)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm.

Serve as a dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany

Cultural Significance

Spaetzle is a traditional German dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Special occasions
Holiday meals

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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