24 March 2011

Chocolate Parfait



This recipe was taken from Ainsley Harriott’s “Just Five Ingredients” recipe book.  It’s best to make this in advance as it needs to be frozen for at least 4 hours but ideally over night.  I was really impressed with the way this turned out – it was extremely delicious.

Original Recipe by Ainsley Harriott.  Adapted recipe and pictures by Amanzi-Fundu.

Ingredients:

450g Chocolate (I used half dark chocolate and half milk chocolate)
4 x Egg Yolks
100 g Caster Sugar
600ml Double Cream
Grated chocolate and Strawberries to garnish.

Method:

Melt the chocolate over a pan of simmering water.
Stir until smooth and allow to cool.
Meanwhile whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fully.  Set aside.
In a third bowl beat the cream until it stands in soft peaks.
Carefully stir the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
Fold in the whipped cream.
Line a loaf tin with clingfilm.  Spray and cook it or grease it lightly.
Pour the mixture into the loaf tin.
Cover with clingfilm and freeze for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
Remove from the freezer about 20 mins before serving.
Turn out onto a plate and peel off the clingfilm.
Dip a sharp knife into hot water and cut into slices.
Garnish with strawberries and grated chocolate.
Enjoy!

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