Chocolate Parfait with Cherries
Chocolate parfait with cherries is a recipe featuring fresh ingredients from the stone fruit category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 250 g sour cherries (jarred)
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 200 ml whipping cream
- oil (for the mold)
- 40 g pistachios
Instructions
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1.
Drain the cherries. Roughly chop the chocolate with a knife and melt it over a hot water bath.
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2.
Separate the egg, placing the whites in a large bowl to chill. Beat the yolk in a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, and whisk over a hot water bath until thick and frothy. Fold in the melted chocolate, then beat quickly in ice water to cool.
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3.
Whip the cream stiffly and fold it into the chilled mixture. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them along with the cherries into the mousse.
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4.
Oil a terrine mold lightly, line it with cling film, pour in the mixture, and smooth the top. Cover with film and freeze for at least 6 hours until solid.
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5.
Remove the ice cream about 10 minutes before serving. Unwrap the partially frozen portion, transfer to a plate, and peel off the remaining film. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the surface.
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6.
Slice into rounds using a knife briefly dipped in hot water, and serve with optional Amaretto cherries and sweet wine if desired.
