Chocolate Pate with Fresh Plum Sauce Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pate with Fresh Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 12 ounces semisweet plus 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup ruby port; 3/4 cup chopped unsalted macadamia nuts or almonds; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 1/2 cups chopped plums (about 1 pound) or pitted cherries; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup ruby port; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 pound best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 12 ounces semisweet plus 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup ruby port
3/4 cup chopped unsalted macadamia nuts or almonds
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups chopped plums (about 1 pound) or pitted cherries
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup ruby port
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Prepare the pate: Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or foil; set aside.
2
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat.
3
Add the wine and whisk to blend.
4
Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts.
5
Cool to room temperature.
6
Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
7
Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream.
8
Pour into lined loaf pan, cover, and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours.
9
(The pate can be made up to 5 days in advance.)
10
Prepare the sauce: Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
11
Add the plums and saute until the plums begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Add the sugar and cook until the sugar begins to caramelize, 4 to 5 minutes.
13
Add the wine and simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
14
Remove from the heat and stir in the nutmeg.
15
(The sauce can be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance.
16
Serve at room temperature.)
17
Prepare the topping: Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
18
Sprinkle in the sugar and vanilla and whip just to blend.
19
To serve: Use a warm knife to slice the pate into 1/2-inch slices.
20
Top each serving with plum sauce and whipped cream.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 pound best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 12 ounces semisweet plus 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped, 3/4 cup ruby port, 3/4 cup chopped unsalted macadamia nuts or almonds, 1/2 cup whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pate with Fresh Plum Sauce 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 with Fresh Plum Sauce

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