CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CUBE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h9m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
3 cups extra-bitter chocolate, tempered
1/4 cup milk
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped fine
2 ounces extra-bitter chocolate, chopped fine
2 ounces butter, unsalted and cubed
1/2 orange, grated
1/4 cup espresso extract
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
12 ounces creme fraiche
6 ounces heavy cream
3 ounces sugar
3 cups chocolate cake, diced
2 cups water
1/2 cup espresso beans, crushed
5 ounces sugar
8 ounces extra bitter chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • With a small paintbrush, paint a few strokes of the white chocolate on the inside of the box. Allow the white chocolate to dry. With a slightly larger paintbrush, paint the inside of the box with the extra-bitter chocolate. Shake out the excess, and allow the boxes to dry. Once the chocolate has solidified, place boxes in refrigerator and keep cool.
  • In a medium sized bowl, place the milk, milk chocolate, extra bitter chocolate, butter, orange zest, and espresso extract. Set bowl over a double boiler and melt the ingredients.
  • In a mixer, combine the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of sugar, and whip for 4 to 5 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Remove from the machine and fold into melted chocolate mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the creme fraiche, heavy cream, and the 3 ounces of sugar, and whisk until soft peaks.
  • Pour the contents of the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream and whisk together until incorporated. Carefully fold in the diced chocolate cake. Place the mousse into a pastry bag and pipe mousse into the chocolate cubes filling the molds completely. Smooth the tops, and place molds into refrigerator overnight.
  • Combine the water, espresso beans, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once mixture has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Pass through a chinois and strain. Place in an ice bath to cool. Run through an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • To serve dish, slightly warm cubes with hands and turn over on a plate. With an ice cream scoop, place two scoops on plate next to the cube.

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