{"id":116093,"date":"2021-01-01T19:29:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T08:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=116093"},"modified":"2021-01-01T19:29:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-01T08:29:22","slug":"cherry-chocolate-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cherry-chocolate-dessert\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Chocolate Dessert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"comment-rating-field-pro-plugin\"><div class=\"rating-container crfp-group-1\"><span class=\"label\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cherry-chocolate-dessert\/#comments\">Rate it  <\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t       \t\t<span class=\"rating-always-on\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"crfp-rating crfp-rating-4-5\" style=\"width:72px\"><a href=\"#comments\">4.5<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"videoWrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mYD6-ExVNZw?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Happy New Year Everyone! Let&#8217;s hope 2021 sees covid come under control in all countries.  No more second and third and fourth waves, I think we&#8217;ve all had enough of lock-downs to last a life time. Below is a lovely simple cherry chocolate dessert for you using fresh cherries.    <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate cherry dessert ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-116112\" data-wp-pid=\"116112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-1200x900-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Cherry Sauce<\/h4>\n<p>150g (5.29 ounces) cherries, pitted and pureed<br \/>\n80g (2.82 ounces) cherries, pitted and chopped<br \/>\n2 tablespoons jam<br \/>\n1 tablespoon cherry liqueur (optional)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.20-pm-300x202.png\" alt=\"make cherry puree\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116116\" data-wp-pid=\"116116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.20-pm-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.20-pm-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.20-pm-550x370.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.20-pm-400x269.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Heat the cherry puree, chopped cherries and jam in a pan.  Simmer until the jam is melted and the cherries are soft.  Add the liqeuer and leave to cool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.49-pm-300x167.png\" alt=\"cherry sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116115\" data-wp-pid=\"116115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.49-pm-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.49-pm-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.49-pm-550x307.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.00.49-pm-400x223.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Cherry Ganache<\/h4>\n<p>70g (2.47 ounces) cherry puree<br \/>\n40g (1.41 ounces) glucose syrup or corn syrup<br \/>\n70g (2.47 ounces) dark or milk chocolate<br \/>\n15g (0.53 ounces) butter<br \/>\n1 tablespoon cherry liqueur (optional)<\/p>\n<p>Heat the cherry puree and glucose in the microwave or stovetop until it just beings to bubble.  Remove from the heat.  Add the chocolate and butter, push it under the surface and leave for a couple of minutes to melt.  Whisk together until the mixture is combined, set aside to cool.<\/p>\n<h4>Quick Chocolate Cake<\/h4>\n<p>100g (3.53 ounces) eggs<br \/>\n60g (2.12 ounces) sugar<br \/>\n15g (0.53 ounces) flour<br \/>\n30g (1.06 ounces) chocolate, melted<br \/>\n10g (0.35 ounces) cocoa powder<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.13.34-pm-300x171.png\" alt=\"chocolate mousse ann reardon\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116120\" data-wp-pid=\"116120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.13.34-pm-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.13.34-pm-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.13.34-pm-550x313.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.13.34-pm-400x228.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 180C (356 degrees Fahrenheit).  Whisk together the eggs and sugar.  Microwave for 20 seconds and whisk again.  Sift in the dry ingredients, add the melted chocolate and fold until just combined.  Pour into a lined round baking tin, this will make a thin layer of cake.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Allow to cool then cut into small cubes.  Store in an airtight container until ready to use.<\/p>\n<h4>Chocolate Crunch<\/h4>\n<p>2g (0.07 ounces) butter or margarine, melted<br \/>\n7g (0.25 ounces) cocoa powder<br \/>\n13g (0.46 ounces) plain flour<br \/>\n13g (0.46 ounces) almond meal<br \/>\n15g (0.53 ounces) sugar<br \/>\n12g (0.42 ounces) nutella<br \/>\n25g (0.88 ounces) dark chocolate, melted<br \/>\n1 teaspoon oil<\/p>\n<p>extra 25g (0.88 ounces) dark chocolate for coating<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.11-pm-300x166.png\" alt=\"how to cook that\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116118\" data-wp-pid=\"116118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.11-pm-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.11-pm-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.11-pm-550x304.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.11-pm-400x221.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 180C (356 degrees Fahrenheit). Mix all the ingredients together (except the coating chocolate) into a stiff paste.  Sprinkle small chunks onto a tray lined with baking paper.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Melt the extra chocolate and while the crumbs are still hot mix them through to finely coat.  Spread out onto the baking tray to cool and set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.25-pm-300x167.png\" alt=\"chocolate crunch ann reardon\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-116119\" data-wp-pid=\"116119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.25-pm-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.25-pm-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.25-pm-550x307.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-3.14.25-pm-400x223.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Chocolate Mousse<\/h4>\n<p>3 egg yolks<br \/>\n40g (1.41 ounces) sugar<br \/>\n5g (0.18 ounces) gelatin<br \/>\n130g (4.59 ounces) milk<br \/>\n110g (3.88 ounces) dark chocolate<br \/>\n160g (5.64 ounces) cream, lightly whipped<\/p>\n<p>Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and gelatin until pale.  Heat the milk and whisk into the egg yolks, microwave the mixture for 20 seconds, stir and then another 20 seconds and stir.  Add in the chocolate and leave for a few minutes so it can melt.  Whisk until smooth and combined and leave to cool to room temperature.  Fold in the whipped cream and pour into glasses.<\/p>\n<h4>Assembly<\/h4>\n<p>Pour some cherry ganache into the bottom of each serving glass then pour over the mousse.  Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow it to start to set.  Add cubes of cake and a generous amount of cherry sauce on top.  Then spoon on some chocolate crunch.  Store in the fridge until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211732-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate cherry dessert ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-116110\" data-wp-pid=\"116110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211732-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211732-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211732-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211732-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 All Rights Reserved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reardon Media PL 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n  \"@type\": \"Recipe\", \n  \"name\": \"Chocolate Cherry Desert\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/P1211753-1-300x225.jpg\",\n  \"description\": \"A chocolate mousse with cherry ganache, cherry sauce, chocolate crunch and chocolate cake.  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Let&#8217;s hope 2021 sees covid come under control in all countries. No more second and third and fourth waves, I think we&#8217;ve all had enough of lock-downs to last a life time. Below is a lovely simple cherry chocolate dessert for you using fresh cherries. Cherry Sauce 150g (5.29 ounces) cherries, pitted and pureed 80g (2.82 ounces) cherries, pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons jam 1 tablespoon cherry liqueur (optional) Heat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":116112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","bs_cache_bypass_cache":0},"categories":[142],"tags":[31,3467,3468,2414,3472,1227,2188,3465,952,163,3469,1071,3466,3470,3471,1773],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116093"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116093"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116093\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116121,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116093\/revisions\/116121"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}