Can you ever get enough of chocolate ? After all, the decadent goodness melting in your mouth can leave you craving another bite. If a simple chocolate bar is not enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, take it up a notch by ‘chocolatifying’ your favourite treats, from brownies to waffle chips.
We curated two recipes shared by Chef Shamsul Wahid, group executive chef at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes For the base Chocolate cake: 200 g, cut into cubes Chocolate brownie: 200 g, cut into cubes For the chocolate truffle Dark chocolate: 150 g Fresh cream: 100 ml For the chocolate fudge Dark chocolate: 100 g Fresh cream: 100 ml Butter: 1 tsp For the chocolate mousse Dark chocolate: 100 g Fresh cream: 200 ml To serve Chocolate ice cream: 4 scoops
Prepare the chocolate truffle: Gently heat the cream and pour it over the dark chocolate. Leave it for a minute before stirring until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly. Prepare the chocolate fudge: Heat the cream and pour it over the chocolate. Mix until smooth, then stir in the butter for a glossy finish. Prepare the chocolate mousse: Melt the dark chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the melted chocolate until evenly combined. Refrigerate until set. Assemble the dessert: Arrange the chocolate cake and brownie pieces on a serving plate or in a bowl. Add spoonfuls of chocolate truffle and chocolate mousse between the layers. Finish and serve: Pour the warm chocolate fudge generously over the dessert and finish with scoops of chocolate ice cream. Serve immediately. Lightly brush with butter and toast until crisp. Set aside to cool. Whip the cream until soft peaks form and gently fold in the chocolate. Prepare the berry compote: Add the berries, sugar and lemon juice to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and the mixture thickens slightly while retaining some texture. Prepare the chocolate drizzle: Heat the cream and pour it over the dark chocolate. Stir until smooth. Assemble the nachos: Arrange the waffle chips on a serving plate. Drizzle with chocolate and add spoonfuls of dark chocolate mousse, Biscoff spread, berry compote and whipped cream. Serve: Serve immediately while the waffle chips are still crisp.
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes For the waffle chips Plain waffles: 4 Butter: 1 tbsp For the dark chocolate mousse Dark chocolate: 120 g Fresh cream: 200 ml For the berry compote Mixed berries: 150 g Sugar: 2 tbsp Lemon juice: 1 tsp For the chocolate drizzle Dark chocolate: 100 g Fresh cream: 75 ml To finish Biscoff spread: 3 to 4 tbsp Whipped cream: ½ cup Prepare the waffle chips: Cut the waffles into triangular pieces.
