CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CAKE
Prince William broke with royal tradition by having a groom's cake at his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011, requesting a classic British icebox cake (or fridge cake, as the Brits say). It's made out of McVitie's biscuits and lots of chocolate. The cake is also said to be a favorite of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth, who likes eating a slice with her afternoon tea.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
- Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan; set aside. Toss the hazelnuts and cookies in a large bowl. Combine the butter, golden syrup and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the butter is melted (do not boil). Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth, then whisk in the chocolate-hazelnut spread.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cookie mixture and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared pan and press down evenly until tightly packed. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Make the ganache: Put the chocolate in a small bowl. Heat the heavy cream and golden syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup dissolves and the mixture is just bubbling around the edges. Pour over the chocolate and let stand 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let sit at room temperature until thickened but still pourable, 30 minutes to 1 hour. (It should look like a soft pudding.)
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature, 45 minutes. Remove the springform ring and invert the cake onto a cake stand or serving plate; remove the bottom of the pan. Pour about one-third of the cooled ganache over the top of the cake and gently spread with a small offset spatula, allowing the excess to drip down the sides. Repeat with the remaining ganache in two more batches until the top and sides of the cake are covered. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips around the top edge of the cake.
SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TORTE
Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line the base of a deep, round 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin with a circle of baking parchment. Line the sides with one long strip that comes just above the sides of the tin - staple or paper clip where the strip overlaps to hold it in place.
- Crush the biscuits in a plastic bag or bowl with the end of a rolling pin. Stir into the melted butter, then evenly press into the bottom of the tin. Chill for 10 mins.
- Reserve 2 tbsp of the caramel. Stir the sea salt into the remainder and spoon into the centre of the biscuit base. Gently spread so the base is evenly covered but a visible 1-2cm border of biscuit remains around the edge. Chill for 20 mins while you make the chocolate layer.
- Gently melt the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir 1 tbsp of the cream into the reserved caramel, then cover and chill until ready to decorate. Once the chocolate has melted, turn off the heat but leave the bowl where it is, and gradually stir in the remaining cream until you have a smooth, shiny, thick chocolate sauce. Sift in the icing sugar and stir in with the vanilla extract. Lift off the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 mins.
- Ladle or pour the chocolate mixture around the edge of the torte first, so it fills the biscuit border, sealing the caramel in the centre. Then ladle or pour in the rest and gently shake to smooth the surface. Chill for at least 5 hrs or up to 24 hours until firm.
- Remove the torte from the tin, then carefully peel off the strip of paper and transfer to a serving plate. Dot the chocolates on top. Spoon the reserved caramel-cream mixture into a small food or freezer bag. Snip off the tiniest tip of the corner to make a very small opening, then squiggle lines of caramel over the top. Chill until ready to serve. Scatter with a pinch or two of sea salt before serving, then thinly slice. Eat with a drizzle of single cream, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 925 calories, Fat 69 grams fat, SaturatedFat 39 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 61 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.27 milligram of sodium
JAMES MARTIN - CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH CARDAMOM CREME ANGLAISE
James Martin is a master at dessert & here is another one of his creations - can you see why he's one of my favourite chefs? This recipe is for one individual cheesecake but can easily multiply the ingredients.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Cheesecake
Time 45m
Yield 1 cheesecake, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grease a 10cm/4in chefs' ring with butter and place onto a plate.
- Place the cream cheese, icing sugar, cocoa powder and cream into a bowl and whisk together.
- Press the biscuit crumbs into the bottom of the ring mould, then add the cream cheese mixture to fill the ring.
- Smooth over the top and sprinkle the chocolate over.
- Carefully remove the ring and top with the orange segments and mint.
- For the crème anglaise, heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over a medium heat, until nearly boiling, then remove from the heat.
- In a bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sugar, then gradually add the warmed cream mixture, stirring constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Add the cardamom and vanilla seeds and stir over a low heat, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and allow to cool.
- For the spun sugar, melt the sugar in a small frying pan until golden, then remove from the heat. Using a fork, flick strands of the caramel over an upside-down bowl.
- Allow to set, then remove and serve over the cheesecake with the crème anglaise poured around.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2583.8, Fat 178, SaturatedFat 107.7, Cholesterol 1027.2, Sodium 626.8, Carbohydrate 244.2, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 199.1, Protein 39
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