Gingerbread House with Chocolate Glaze
8 servings
240 minutes
A gingerbread house with chocolate icing is a true embodiment of coziness and celebration. This culinary masterpiece has its roots in European baking traditions, where gingerbread was a symbol of winter festivities. The delicate dough infused with the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger gives the sweet house an enchanting spiciness. The chocolate icing adds richness and softness, while the sugar glaze not only decorates but also binds the construction details together, creating a fairy-tale product. Such a dessert not only delights with its taste but also becomes the centerpiece of the festive table, bringing loved ones together in the process of its creation. It can be enjoyed as a standalone treat or paired with hot chocolate and fragrant tea, adding special warmth and magic.
1
In a small pot, mix spices, sugar, and water. Heat on low until the sugar dissolves, then add chopped butter. Stir.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Ground nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 220 g
- Water: 100 ml
- Butter: 200 g
2
When the oil dissolves, honey should be added.
- Honey: 50 g
3
Sift the flour with the baking powder into a separate bowl.
- Wheat flour: 600 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
4
Pour the previously prepared, slightly cooled mixture into the bowl with flour.
- Wheat flour: 600 g
5
It's better to roll out the dough on a work surface (table), and cut the house parts on the baking sheet to make everything even and beautiful. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes. It's important to watch the gingerbread, or they will become very hard. As soon as the sides are nicely browned, they should be taken out of the oven.
- Wheat flour: 600 g
6
While the cookies are baking, you can prepare the icing. Simply melt the chocolate in a water bath and pour it into either a piping bag or a bag with a cut corner.
- Chocolate: 100 g
7
To prepare sugar icing, carefully separate the yolks from the whites. Whisk the whites (with a fork!), gradually adding powdered sugar. Once you have a smooth white mixture, the icing is ready.
- Egg white: 2 pieces
- Powdered sugar: 400 g
8
Decorate the finished gingerbread. You can decorate in any way you like. But remember that the icing should also be enough for assembling the pieces.
9
First, thoroughly grease the sides of the house walls and connect them. For stability, you can support the gingerbread with cups.
10
Once the walls have set a bit, add the roof to the structure. Be careful! It's heavy.