CHOCOLATE PATE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter at room temperature
2 cups unsweetened cocoa
185 g high-quality bittersweet plain chocolate, broken into 1.5 cm pieces
8 pieces large egg yolks (pasteurized, from Metro?)
3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup Scotch whisky

Steps:

  • Line the long sides and bottom of a 21.5 x 11.5 cm loaf pan with a sheet of parchment paper extending 7.5 cm over each side. Brush the paper and insides of pan with oil and set aside.
  • Place the butter and cocoa in a food processor or bowl and process or mix with a wooden spoon until very smooth. Set aside.
  • Place the chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water and stir until just melted. Set aside to cool.
  • Whip the cream in a deep bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until the mixture is thick and pale yellow, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the whisky, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
  • Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula. Gently tap the container on the counter to eliminate any air bubbles. Cover and freeze overnight.
  • To serve: Remove the chocolate pate from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Run a knife along each short side of the pan and lift the pate out by the paper wings. Invert on a rectangular platter and carefully peel off the paper.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce on each of the dessert plates. With a knife dipped in hot water, cut the pate into 1.5 cm slides and place a slice on each plate.
  • Garnish with orange zest and fresh raspberries.

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