Dessert

Rocher Chocolate Pastry Cream

Rich chocolate pastry cream infused with the irresistible crunch of roasted hazelnuts.

4.8 (11) 7 min
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This Rocher Chocolate Pastry Cream captures blends rich chocolate with the unmistakable crunch and nutty notes of roasted hazelnuts. It's a sophisticated and utterly irresistible filling perfect for pastries, cakes, tarts, and so much more. Get ready to elevate your desserts with this taste of pure indulgence!

Ingredients

4 servings

Rocher Pastry Cream Ingredients

  • Whole Milk 1 cup
  • Whipping Cream 1 cup
  • Sugar (Granulated) 100 grams
  • Egg (Medium Yellow) 2
  • Hazelnuts 1.5 cup
  • Wafers 1.5 cup
  • Nutella 180 grams
  • Cornstarch 50 grams
  • Vanilla 1 grams
  • Salt 1 pinch

Preparation

Prepare the Rocher Base

Cut vanilla bean in half from end to end. 

Remove inner seeds using tip of a small knife.  

Set seeds in small sauce pan with milk and whipping cream and heat but do not boil. 

Remove from heat.

Mix ingredients

In separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well-mixed and creamy. 

Gently add the cornstarch and salt. 

When well blended, add the dry mixture to the egg blend using a filter. 

Add in melted Nutella, crushed wafers and finely diced hazelnuts. 

Cook the Rocher

Cook for about 7 minutes.   

Transfer the entire blend to a glass container, cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the cream.

Conclusion

And there you have it – a decadent Rocher Chocolate Pastry Cream ready to elevate your sweet creations. Its rich chocolate flavor and delightful hazelnut crunch will leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy this taste of pure indulgence in your favorite desserts!

Reviews

4.8 11 reviews

  1. Took me twice the stated time because I am slow, but the result was right.

    Laura B.

    Denver, USA · June 2026

  2. The equipment list is honest. Nothing exotic is required and nothing essential is hidden in the middle of a step.

    Tom B.

    Leeds, UK · June 2026

  3. The photo made me nervous that mine looked different, but it tasted right and everyone asked for the link.

    Claire B.

    Ottawa, Canada · April 2026

  4. I do not own the exact thing the recipe describes, so I used something close in size. Ready a little sooner, and it worked.

    Markus H.

    Cologne, Germany · April 2026

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