Chocolate Creme Pot for Valentines Day

Part 3 of my short cooking demonstration filmed in my home kitchen along with the recipes for a simple elegant meal.    Now watch the video, print off the recipes, go shopping and cook a great meal in your own kitchen on Valentines Day!

Chocolate Creme Pots…caramilized oranges & madeleines

7 oz                bittersweet chocolate

1 ¾ cups       heavy cream

3 tbsp             butter

Method:

1. Bring the cream up to a boil.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together over a double boiler, whisk thoroughly with a whisk.  Whisk cream into this mixture.
3. Pour mixture into ramekins or desired dish, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Garnish

4 pcs              Madeleine (available at most coffee shops)

1 ea                Orange, cut into segments

3 tbsp             Sugar

As needed   your favorite coffee or espresso drink

As needed   powdered sugar, optional

Method

1. Remove chocolate cream pot form refrigerator.
2. On a oven proof pan lay out orange segments, sprinkle with sugar.  Using a blowtorch caramelize the sugar.  If you do not have a blowtorch using you r broiler set on high caramelize the oranges under the broiler.
3. Be very careful removing the oranges place on top of the chocolate, garnish with a dusting of powder sugar.  Serve with madeleine’s on the side and your favorite coffee drink.

Feb 03, 2010 | Categories: Cuisine | Tags: Chocolate, madeleine, Orange, Valentines Day | Leave A Comment »