{"id":7011,"date":"2015-02-13T18:36:04","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T08:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=7011"},"modified":"2015-06-14T19:57:43","modified_gmt":"2015-06-14T09:57:43","slug":"mocha-dream-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/mocha-dream-dessert\/","title":{"rendered":"Mocha Dream Dessert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hrecipe\" align=\"center\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/best-chocolate-dessert-recipe-550x309.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate mocha dessert recipe\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wow your tastebuds with this amazing dessert. It has several elements but they&#8217;re all easy to make. You could just make one part or, if you&#8217;re up for the challenge, make the lot and enjoy the wonders of this Mocha Dream Dessert.This week I watched some very emotional interviews with people who were held captive in the recent Sydney siege. While it was only one day of their whole lives &#8211; it will undoubtedly haunt, define, destroy or motivate them. Each will never be the same again.<br \/>\nPost traumatic stress disorder is a condition that can arise after these sort of horrendous events, with some people struggling to function or becoming depressed and withdrawn. Interestingly for others the opposite is true. It&#8217;s called &#8216;post traumatic growth&#8217; &#8211; where a traumatic situation drives them to change and adapt, becoming stronger as a person and appreciating life more. Research shows that people who experience this type of growth tend to have two key things going on in their lives &#8211; a strong sense of spirituality and a good social support network. While we never really know what life will throw our way, I&#8217;ve found there&#8217;s something precious about being involved in a local church and building a strong network of friends &#8211; after all, who better to invite over\u00a0to share\u00a0this delicious dessert.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y61ExIOhb4c?showinfo=0\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fn\"><strong>Mocha Dream Dessert Recipe<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>crispy base<br \/>\n<span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"amount\">260g (9.17 ounces)<\/span> <span class=\"name\">milk chocolate<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n60g (2.12 ounces) or 3\/4 cup crepe dentelle \/ praline feutille \/ crushed wafer cones \/rice bubbles<\/p>\n<p><strong>daquoise recipe<\/strong><br \/>\n224g (7.9 ounces) or 7 egg whites<br \/>\n60g (2.12 ounces) or 1\/4 cup sugar<br \/>\n200g (7.05 ounces) or 1 2\/3 cups almond meal<br \/>\n200g (7.05 ounces) or 1 1\/2 cup plus 2 tsp icing sugar<br \/>\n1\/4 tsp cream of tartar<br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) or 2\/3 cup blanched almonds, roughly chopped<\/p>\n<p>Use a 10 x 15 inch (38.1 centimetres) pan<br \/>\nBake at 180c till cooked through (approx 15mins)<\/p>\n<p><strong>mocha cremeux recipe<\/strong><br \/>\n270g (9.52 ounces) dark chocolate<br \/>\n200g (7.05 ounces) milk chocolate<br \/>\n120g (4.23 ounces) or 7 egg yolks<br \/>\n60g (2.12 ounces) or 1\/4 cup sugar<br \/>\n550ml 2 1\/4 cup plus 2 tsp cream<br \/>\n10 coffee beans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mascarpone cream recipe<\/strong><br \/>\n250g (8.82 ounces) 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp mascarpone<br \/>\n25g (0.88 ounces) or 1-2 tablespoons caster sugar<br \/>\n1 tsp vanilla<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5919-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate decorations garnishes\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5919-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5919-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5919-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5919-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chocolate for decorations<\/strong><br \/>\n200g (7.05 ounces) milk chocolate<br \/>\ncoffee beans<br \/>\ncircle cutters in two sizes<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"elegant dessert recipe ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-1200x900-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p1\">To make the almond dacquoise whip together the egg whites and sugar until you can turn the bowl upside down without it falling out. \u00a0Next fold in the\u00a0icing sugar and ground almonds until just combined.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pour it onto a baking tray and spread it out all the way to the edges. \u00a0Top with roughly chopped almonds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bake\u00a0for about 15 minutes or until it is browned and cooked through. \u00a0Leave to cool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For the\u00a0crispy base.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Melt the\u00a0chocolate\u00a0add the crape dentelle \u00a0and mix together well.\u00a0 Tip it out onto a sheet of non-stick baking paper\u00a0and spread it out\u00a0into a rectangle in the same size as the tin you baked your dacquoise in.\u00a0 Then add a sheet of baking paper on top and roll it out gently to level it out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Remove the baking paper and place the dacquoise on top of the crispy base. \u00a0Place a rectangle frame over the top.\u00a0 If you don&#8217;t have one of these you can make the next layer in a lined baking tray and add it on top after.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To make the mocha cremeux put your chocolate in a bowl with a sieve over the top.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Measure out the sugar egg yolks, cream and coffee beans, you can use instant coffee if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bring the cream and coffee beans to the boil and then remove from the heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While that flavour is infusing, add the sugar to the yolks and whisk with a fork until they are well combined.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Now whisk in some of the coffee cream. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then add that back into the pan and return it to the heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You want to bring this up to 186F (85.56 degrees Celsius) which doesn&#8217;t take long you can use a candy thermometer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Or\u00a0see the video for how to check if it is ready.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pour it through the sieve onto the chocolate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The sieve will get out the coffee beans and any little bits of\u00a0egg that have overcooked.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stir the chocolate mixture until it is all smooth and then pour the cremeux into the frame.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then that whole thing goes into the freezer over night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For the\u00a0chocolate decorations, temper some milk chocolate and spread it out on some acetate or foil, shake it to smooth it and get rid of air bubbles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Leave it at room temperature for a few minutes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Once it is set firm but not too hard cut out circles and then cut out smaller circles to one side of those. \u00a0Put a little dot of chocolate onto the thin side and add a coffee bean.\u00a0 Then gently brush on some edible gold luster dust.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For the mascarpone cream simply add the sugar to the mascarpone and mix it through.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Then place that into a bag fitting with a round piping tip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Remove the frame from your frozen cremeux and using a sharp knife shave a tiny amount off each side to neaten it up. \u00a0Then use a hot knife cut slices of the dessert, it&#8217;s a good idea to measure with a ruler so they are all the same.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pipe dots of mascapone cream along one edge and then top with one of the chocolate circles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/mocha-dream-dessert\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"elegant dessert recipe ann reardon\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/IMG_5922-1200x1200-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-wp-pid=\"7014\" \/><\/a><p>&nbsp; Wow your tastebuds with this amazing dessert. It has several elements but they&#8217;re all easy to make. You could just make one part or, if you&#8217;re up for the challenge, make the lot and enjoy the wonders of this Mocha Dream Dessert.This week I watched some very emotional interviews with people who were held captive in the recent Sydney siege. While it was only one day of their whole lives &#8211; it will undoubtedly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1654,142,145],"tags":[1326,31,26,2038,1060,2039,1227,1007,454,952,163,2040,1071,854,15,1239,1468,1190],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7011"}],"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=7011"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8171,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7011\/revisions\/8171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}