Lindt chocolate pancakes by Kidspot Kitchen

Ingredients

115g plain flour

10g cocoa powder

1tsp baking powder

40g creme fraiche

1 egg

80g Lindt Dessert Premium Dark Chocolate

120ml milk

butter

Chocolate Creme Filling (optional)

250ml milk

100g raw caster sugar

2 egg yolks

25g cornflour

vanilla bean paste

130g Lindt Excellence A Touch of Sea Salt 

20g butter

Method

1. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl

2. Add the creme fraiche and the egg

3. Create a smooth ganache by combining the milk and chocolate together

4. Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush with a little butter and place about a tablespoon of batter on the pan to cook

5. When the batter starts to form bubbles on the top, flip it over and cook through

6. Transfer to a plate to cool

7. You can also get a little creative with the pancakes and try using one of our Easter cookie cutters to create fun pancake shapes. 

Chocolate Creme Filling

1. Bring the milk and half the sugar to the boil

2. While waiting for the milk and sugar to boil, combine the egg yolks, corn flour, vanilla and remaining sugar

3. Add the egg yolk mixture into hot milk

4. Whisk and return to the heat, cooking until it forms a thick custard

5. Add the chocolate and butter

6. Mix until silky and smooth

7. Cover directly with cling wrap and cool fully

8. Fill the pancakes with the creme, stack them and serve with a little chocolate sauce