Ready-made shortcrust stars with walnuts and chocolate in air fryer,
bring a simple yet irresistible dessert to the table. This recipe is perfect for those who want to create a delicious dessert quickly, taking advantage of the practicality of the air fryer.
The shortcrust stars combine the delicacy of ready-made shortcrust pastry with the intense taste of walnuts and the sweetness of chocolate, for a result that will win over both adults and children. Cooking in the air fryer allows for a fragrant and uniform consistency without the need for a traditional oven.
Ideal for a special snack, an afternoon tea, or a homemade sweet gift, these stars are quick to prepare and can be endlessly customized, such as the addition of spices or dried fruits.
If you prefer to make the shortcrust pastry yourself, we recommend the Sal De Riso shortcrust pastry.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: Approximately 30 cookies
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year's Eve
Ingredients for the Ready-made Shortcrust Stars with Walnuts and Chocolate in Air Fryer:
- 1 roll ready-made shortcrust pastry
- 1.4 oz dark chocolate
- to taste shelled walnuts
Tools for the Ready-made Shortcrust Stars with Walnuts and Chocolate in Air Fryer
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Cookie Cutter
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Air Fryer Parchment Paper
Steps for Preparing and Cooking the Walnut and Chocolate Stars in Air Fryer:
Unroll the ready-made shortcrust pastry and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars. Re-knead the scraps, then roll out a thin sheet like the original roll with a rolling pin and cut out more stars, re-kneading the pastry until it is all used (we made 30 stars, but the number can vary based on the size of the stars).
Line the air fryer’s grill with perforated baking paper, then place the stars on top (we had to do multiple batches because we have a 4-liter fryer), place a walnut piece in the center of each star.
Cook at 356°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes (always check the cooking as it depends on the size of the stars and the power of the fryer, whether it has a single heating element (like ours) or a double element).
Once the stars are cooked, place them on a serving plate, chop the dark chocolate, then melt it either in a bain-marie or in the microwave, put it in a pastry bag and then decorate the stars.
Let the chocolate cool completely, then serve your sweet treats.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
I’m allergic to walnuts, what can I substitute them with?
With almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, or any kind of dried fruits.
Can I use white chocolate?
Definitely, any type of chocolate, white or milk, can be used.
