Chocolate Pate Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g dark chocolate, broken up; 375 ml whipping cream, brought to boiling point but not boiled; 60 g butter; 4 eggs, separated; 20 ml Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueuer); 1/4 cup dates, chopped; 1/4 cup dried pear, chopped; 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1/4 cup sultana; 1/4 cup glace cherries, chopped; 1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

200 g dark chocolate, broken up
375 ml whipping cream, brought to boiling point but not boiled
60 g butter
4 eggs, separated
20 ml Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueuer)
1/4 cup dates, chopped
1/4 cup dried pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup sultana
1/4 cup glace cherries, chopped
1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped

1
Melt the chocolate in a heat resistant bowl over gently simmering water.
2
Blend in the cream and butter.
3
Remove from the heat.
4
Beat until cooled and slightly thickened.
5
whisk in the egg yolks and Grand Marnier.
6
Beat the egg whites until stiff.
7
Fold into the chocolate mixture along with the fruit and nuts.
8
Spoon into serving dishes, and refrigerate covered until required.
9
Serve with almond bread and/or fresh fruit.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g dark chocolate, broken up, 375 ml whipping cream, brought to boiling point but not boiled, 60 g butter, 4 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pate 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 Pate

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