Cheat’s chocolate tart
Preparation time 1-2 hours Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Makes 1 large tart The pastry is the only part of this rich, chocolate tart that needs baking, making it perfect to …
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Baked chocolate fennel mousse cake with crème fraîche
Ingredients 1 fennel, bulb only, cut in half lengthways and finely sliced 300g/10½oz dark chocolate 150g/5oz butter, plus extra for greasing 6 free-range eggs, separated 50g/2oz caster sugar 200g/7oz crème fraîche, to serve Preparation method …
Hot chocolate fondants with summer berries and mint froth
Ingredients For the fondants 190g/7oz dark chocolate, at least 60 per cent cocoa solids 100g/3½oz butter, softened 35g/1oz ground almonds 2 large free-range eggs, separated 35g/1oz cornflour 85g/3oz caster sugar 3 plain chocolate truffles For …
Lavender and white chocolate ice cream with lavender custard and hot chocolate fondant
Ingredients For the ice cream 12 free-range egg yolks 200g/7oz caster sugar 600ml/1pint 1fl oz full fat milk 2 tsp lavender flowers, crumbled 600ml/1pint 1fl oz double cream 250g/9oz white chocolate, roughly chopped For the …
White chocolate, whisky and croissant butter pudding
Ingredients 500ml/17fl oz milk 500ml/17fl oz double cream 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways 3 free-range eggs 5 free-range egg yolks 200g/7oz caster sugar 4 large ready-made croissants, sliced 25g/1oz sultanas 25g/1oz butter, melted 175g/6oz white …
Chocolate profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce and hazelnut caramel ice cream
This recipe makes more hazelnut caramel ice cream than you will need. Any leftovers can be stored in the freezer. Ingredients For the hazelnut caramel ice cream 750ml/1 pint 7fl oz double cream 250ml/9fl oz …
Dark chocolate tart with Turkish delight
A simple dark chocolate tart with rose-flavoured Turkish delight, plain and dipped in chocolate, on the side. Ingredients For the tart butter, for greasing flour, for dusting 375g/13oz ready-made sweet pastry 400g/14oz dark chocolate, 85 …
Pistachio and chocolate soufflé
James Martin’s individual chocolate and pistachio soufflés are simple to make and rise to the occasion quickly. Ingredients butter, for greasing 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out 100ml/3½fl oz double cream 50ml/1¾fl oz milk 1 …
Chocolate and whisky Génoise sponge filled with marmalade cream
Enhance a traditional Génoise sponge with the rich flavours of chocolate and whisky. Ingredients For the sponge 5 free-range eggs 150g/5oz caster sugar 110g/4oz plain flour 40g/1½oz cocoa powder 25g/1oz butter, melted, plus extra for …
Chocolate and marrons glacés tart
Marrons glacé are chestnuts preserved in sweet syrup – a classic combination with dark chocolate. Ingredients 250g/9oz marrons glacés 75ml/2½fl oz dark rum 50g/2oz caster sugar 400g/14oz ready-made chocolate cake 375g/13oz dark chocolate, melted 200g/8oz …
Chocolate and salted caramel banoffee cheesecake
A ten minute dessert that combines salted caramel, banana and cheesecake flavours. This is a truly indulgent dessert for the lone diner. Ingredients 100g/3½oz full-fat cream cheese 100ml/3½fl oz crème fraîche 1 vanilla pod, split …
Baked chocolate and orange cheesecake
Ingredients For the cheesecake butter, for greasing 1 large ready-made sponge flan case 3 tbsp orange liqueur 200g/7oz caster sugar 2 oranges, zest of both and juice of 1 orange 4 tbsp cornflour 850g/1½lb full-fat …
White chocolate, bourbon and raspberry cheesecake
This easy baked cheesecake recipe has an added kick from vanilla-scented bourbon and is tart with fresh raspberries. Ingredients For the cheesecake oil, for greasing 25cm/10in sponge cake disc (cut from a large ready-made sponge …
Chocolate truffles with cinder toffee
Chocolate truffles seem so indulgent, but are simple to make. Try them with cinder toffee, also known as honeycomb toffee, for a truly sweet treat. Ingredients For the chocolate truffles 350ml/12fl oz double cream 400g/14oz …
Chocolate fudge brownie sundae
Remember to freeze your bananas in advance and you’re an hour away from chocolate heaven! Ingredients For the brownie 350g/12oz dark chocolate (55-60% cocoa solids) 250g/9oz unsalted butter 3 free-range eggs 250g/9oz dark muscovado sugar …
Chocolate and blackberry mousse cake with vanilla ice cream and blackberry sauce
This light chocolate cake is a great make-ahead dessert and sure to keep the family happy. Make it easy for yourself by buying the ice cream. Equipment and preparation: you will need an ice cream …
Black forest gâteau with chocolate sauce
Ingredients For the gateau 50g/1½oz self-raising flour, plus extra for flouring 50g/1½oz unsalted butter, plus extra for flouring 50g/1½oz caster sugar 2 free-range eggs 25g/1oz fresh cherries, halved, stones removed 2 tbsp cocoa powder For …
Chocolate fennel cake with candied fennel and pastis cream
Ingredients For the cake 1 fennel bulb, cut in half lengthways, finely sliced 300g/10oz plain chocolate 150g/5oz butter 6 free-range eggs, separated 50g/2oz caster sugar For the candied fennel 110g/4oz caster sugar 110ml/4fl oz water …