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29th Apr 2014

How to Make Mendl’s Delicious Courtesan au Chocolat From “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

We're definitely going to be giving this a go.

Una Kavanagh

When we first feasted our eyes on the glorious Courtesan au Chocolat in Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, we knew we had to try it.

Just like the movie which boasts various plots, courtesans have three playful layers and are wonderfully elaborate, just like Wes Anderson’s films.

To satisfy the baking enthusiasts of the world, Anderson’s team released an instructional short video, breaking down how to bake, fill, glaze, decorate, and assemble the amazing pastries (which were developed by German baker, Anemone Müller-Grossmann).

“The staff at Mendl’s, Zubrowka’s premiere patisserie, show you how to make their legendary “courtesan au chocolat”, as enjoyed my M. Gustave and all those at The Grand Budapest Hotel” reads the description.

The Her.ie towers will be full of  these very soon!