White Chocolate Mint Terrine With Dark Chocolate Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Perfect for an elegant dinner party, this sophisticated dessert is a snap to make. From Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
6 large egg yolks |
1/4 cup water |
1/4 cup light corn syrup |
8 ounces best-quality white chocolate, finely chopped |
1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract |
2 cups chilled whipping cream |
1/2 cup whipping cream |
1/4 cup dark corn syrup |
1/4 cup butter |
9 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate or 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
3 tablespoons water |
fresh mint leaves |
Directions:
1. For terrine: Line 9x5x2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic to overhang edges by 3 inches. Place in freezer.
2. Whisk first 3 ingredients in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); whisk constantly until candy thermometer registers 160F, about 4 minutes. Remove bowl from water. Add white chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Mix in peppermint extract. Whisk until cool and thick, about 3 minutes.
3. Using electric mixer, beat cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold cream into white chocolate mixture. Spoon mixture into prepared pan; smooth top. Cover and freeze overnight.
4. For sauce: Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until butter melts. Add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Mix in 3 tblsps water. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
5. Turn frozen terrine out onto platter. Peel off plastic. Cut terrine into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1 slice on each plate. Drizzle sauce over. Garnish with mint.
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