What type of dessert should I make for my anniversary? I have a bar of SCHARFFEN BERGER 99% Cacao unsweetened?!
What type of dessert should I make for my anniversary? I have a bar of SCHARFFEN BERGER 99% Cacao unsweetened?
and I'd like to use that to make something extra special. I don't think I want to do a fondue because the 2 of us never finish it all and the good chocolate will mostly go to waste. I am looking for some ideas..maybe a souffle, pudding creme brulee? Not sure! Whats the yummiest chocolate dessert you've ever had? I have a great dessert wine all set to go. Thanks in advance!
Answers:
Chocolate Amaretto Marquise
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This cake requires no baking, it chills overnight in the refrigerator.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Tablespoon sunflower oil
7-8 Amaretti cookies, finely crushed
1/4 cup almonds, toasted and finely chopped
1 lb. bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
5 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
5 Tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups heavy cream
Garnish: cocoa powder for dusting
For the Amaretto cream:
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
2-3 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
PREPARATION:
Lightly oil a 9-inch heart pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and oil the paper.
1. In a small bowl, toss together the crushed Amaretti cookies and almonds. Sprinkle them into the bottom of the pan.
2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate, Amaretto and corn syrup. Cook, stirring often until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool about 8 minutes.
4. While the mixture is cooling, pour the cream into a chilled bowl and whip until it begins to hold its shape. Stir a large spoonful into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Quickly add the remaining cream into the chocolate and gently fold in.
5. Pour into the prepared pan, on top of the cookies and almonds. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
6. Cover the pan the plastic wrap and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
7. To unmold the marquise, run a thin bladed sharp knife under hot water and dry carefully. Run the knife around the edge of the pan to loosen and invert onto a serving plate. Carefully remove the paper.
8. Whip the cream with the Amaretto to soft peaks.
To serve:
Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder. Cut into portions and serve each with a bit of the Amaretto cream.
hope this helps. enjoy.