Bitter Chocolate Teardrops Of Strawberry And White

Name: Bitter Chocolate Teardrops Of Strawberry And White Chocol Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 55 gm Bitter Chocolate, (melted and poured into 2 greaseproof piping bags); 8 x Strips Acetate, (cut approximately 5cm / 30cm - the sort used for model making); 125 gm White Chocolate; 450 ml Double Cream, (lightly whipped and chilled); 50 gm Caster Sugar; 2 Tbsp. Water; 3 x Egg Whites, (size 2); 1 x 150 millilit Strawberry Puree; 1 x Leaf Gelatine; 1 Tbsp. Strawberry Liqueur

Servings: persons

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Put the gelatine in a bowl and cover with cool water.
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Hot the puree and liqueur, squeeze out the softened gelatine and add in to the puree.
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Stir to dissolve.
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Set on one side to cold and start setting.
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Heat chocolate gently in a double boiler and then cold.
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In a heavy based pan, dissolve the sugar and water.
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Bring to the boil and then simmer till a light caramel soft crack stage is reached (use a sugar thermometer) and then keeping the mixer running, pour the sugar slowly down the side of the bowl - whisking till the meringue is cooked - a bout 2 min (Italian Meringue).
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Mix in the melted chocolate, then the strawberry concentrate and then the cream.
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Fill a piping bag and refrigeratetill ready to use.
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Teardrops
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Cut off all the ends of the greaseproof bags and pipe squiggles of bitter chocolate over the acetate to create a rough lattice effect.
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Pick up the two ends of the acetate and stick together chocolate side in words to create a teardrop shape.
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Refrigeratein the fridge till ready to serve.
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Serve
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Carefully peel away the acetate leaving a chocolate shape.
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Pop into each serving plate and fill with chocolate strawberry mousse.
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Pour a little strawberry sauce or possibly chocolate sauce onto the plate and garnish with a few small perfect strawberries with their green stems intact.

29912

kcal

Calories

1443

Fat

3956

Carbs

237

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 55 gm Bitter Chocolate, (melted and poured into 2 greaseproof piping bags), 8 x Strips Acetate, (cut approximately 5cm / 30cm - the sort used for model making), 125 gm White Chocolate, 450 ml Double Cream, (lightly whipped and chilled), and more.

Yes, Bitter Chocolate Teardrops Of Strawberry And White Chocol Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bitter Chocolate Teardrops Of Strawberry And White Chocol Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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