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The Grand Budapest Hotel: Courtesan au Chocolat

An Academy favorite at the 2015 Oscars, The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) won over audiences worldwide with its quirky design à la Wes Anderson. One of the film's cutest touches was the Courtesan au Chocolate, for which the fictional Mendl's Bakery is known. Your guests are going to love this delicate choux pastry, complete with the prettiest icing and custard filling! Recipe here.


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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!