Chocolate Amaretto Terrine Recipe

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Terrine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter room temperture; 2 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 egg yolks; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup amaretto; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 2 1/2 cups toasted slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (garnish); 2 cups whipping cream whipped (garnish)

Servings: persons

12 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter room temperture
2 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
3 egg yolks
2 eggs
1/4 cup amaretto
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/2 cups toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (garnish)
2 cups whipping cream whipped (garnish)

1
Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over hot water. Cool to room temperture
2
Combine sugar and water in heavy small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Cool syrup to room temperture
3
Line bottom of 9x5 inch loaf pan with unwaxed paper. Lightly butter sides of pan. Beat 1 1/2 cups butter and 2 3/4 cups cocoa in large bowl of electric mixer until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Blend in yolks and eggs. Beat in cooled melted chocolate and syrup. Blend in amaretto and almond extract. Stir in 2 cups almonds. Spoon into prepared pans. Cover with plastic and chill overnight.
4
Run knife around sides of pan and invert terrine onto platter. Dust top with 2 tablespoon cocoa. Press remaining 1/2 cup almonds onto sides of terrine. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut into 16 slices. Top each slice with dollop of whipped cream and serve

2637

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter room temperture, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Amaretto Terrine 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.

Chocolate Amaretto Terrine

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