Zombie Guts (Halloween Chocolate Rolls)
Creepy pink dough filled with chocolate frosting and topped with cherry jam. A Halloween party food idea that looks scary but tastes delicious.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1¾ Cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsps Granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Active dry yeast
- ⅓ Cup Warm milk
- 1½ Tbsps Unsalted butter
- ½ tsp Beetroot powder (or food coloring)
For the chocolate frosting
- 75 grams Chocolate
- 3 Tbsps Heavy cream (30-35%)
- 1½ Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa powder
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
- Cherry Jam
Instructions
To make the dough
- Warm the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Then add all ingredients to your stand mixer except the butter. Mix until the dough starts to form, then add the softened butter and mix again until everything is combined.Increase the speed to medium and knead for about 4 minutes until the dough looks soft and elastic. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a clean towel, then let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
To make the frosting
- Add all frosting ingredients to a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds then until melted and smooth.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly on the surface, and refrigerate for about 1 hour until the frosting thickens enough to spread.
Roll and fill the dough
- Once the dough has risen, place it on a floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle. Stir the chocolate frosting, then transfer it to a piping bag and cut the tip.Pipe one line of frosting for the small intestine and two lines for the large intestines. The number you’ll need depends on how you roll the dough and the size of your baking dish (I used a 7 by 10 inch which is 18cm by 25cm dish). After piping, cut the dough and pinch the ends to seal it to form rods.
Form the guts and bake
- Start by placing the larger “intestines” around the edges of your dish, then fill the center with the smaller ones. You can look up a quick drawing online for inspiration.When you’re happy with the shape, bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. I use the fan setting with top and bottom heat (not broil) and place the tray in the middle to keep the pink color.Once baked, take it out of the oven and brush cherry jam or your favorite red glaze on top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 10g
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