Liz Symon Hand Recipes

MISO CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• For the miso chocolate cake: Prepare a 9-inch cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray, laying a parchment circle on the bottom and spraying it with cooking spray again.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the sugar, coconut oil and miso until smooth and no longer grainy. Add the eggs to a small bowl, pour the vanilla extract into the eggs and then add to the stand mixer. Mix until smooth, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. Alternatively, use a hand mixer or just whisk by hand.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda. Add to the mixer and mix until just combined, then add the buttermilk. Mix until incorporated. With the mixer on low, carefully add the boiling water to the cake batter until well combined. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Pick up and tap down to let out any air bubbles.
• Place the cake on the indirect side of the gill, close the lid and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before flipping it out of the pan and onto a serving platter.
• For the coconut whipped cream: Open the refrigerated cans of coconut milk. Scoop the coconut cream off of the top (totaling 3/4 cup) and add to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the honey and vanilla and whip until light and airy, about 5 minutes.
• Once the cake is cool, spread the coconut cream on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.

NO-BAKE BLUEBERRY LEMON PIE

Steps:

• For the blueberry puree: Set up a grill for cooking with direct and indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• To a saucepot, add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Place on the direct heat side of the grill and bring to a boil, then move to the indirect heat side and simmer until the blueberries begin to burst and thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and chill until completely cold.
• Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter and salt and mix to combine. Pour into a 9-inch springform pan and press into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Use the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to help smooth the bottom.
• Make the filling: In a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream until it holds medium stiff peaks. Scoop into another bowl and set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and gelatin. Allow to stand for 3 to 5 minutes to bloom. To the mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest and juice and beat until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk mixture and half the whipped cream, and mix until smooth. Fold in the remaining whipped cream by hand, then pour the filling into the prepared pie shell. Smooth the surface, then spoon the chilled blueberry puree in thin lines across the surface. Use a toothpick or a wooden skewer to drag the blueberry puree in the opposite direction of the lines, creating a swirled pattern randomly on the surface. Chill for 3 hours or up to overnight. Remove the sides of the pan, then slice into 8 or 10 pieces and serve.