Recipe: Bittersweet Fallen Chocolate Gateau with Crème Patisserie & Balsamic Vanilla
"Summary: This rustic Bittersweet Fallen Chocolate Gateau is given a charming uplift with a chocolate lace collar. Crème Patisserie & Balsamic Vanilla Strawberries complete the dramatic look to make the chocolate experience even more special. adapted minimally from an Alice Medrich recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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Bittersweet Fallen Chocolate Gateau
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100g bittersweet dark chocolate {72%}
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175g granulated sugar {divided 100g + 75g}
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120ml boiling water
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50g cocoa powder
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pinch sea salt
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2 eggs, separated
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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25g plain flour
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30g almond meal
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15ml kirsch
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1 tbsp powdered sugar
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Topping
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100g low fat cream, chilled
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Few sprigs fresh mint
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Dark chocolate shavings
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Crème Patisserie {1/4 portion}
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200ml milk 2%
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60g sugar
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1 vanilla bean
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1 1/2 tbsp {10g} cornflour
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1 egg
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150ml low fat cream
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Balsamic strawberries {1/4 portion}
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200g strawberries, sliced
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 vanilla bean, scraped {optional}
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1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
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