Sharing Plate Recipe
A Tasting Plate of Four of our Desserts
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Ingredients
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Dessert 1: Chocolate Mousse
Dessert 2: Lemon Tart
Dessert 3: Vanilla Panna Cotta
Dessert 4: Berry Compote
Method
Dessert 1: Chocolate Mousse
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth.
- 2
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Reserve some for topping if desired.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- 5
Chill
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Dessert 2: Lemon Tart
- 6
- 7
Blind Bake
Line the pastry with parchment paper, fill with baking weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
- 8
- 9
Bake the Tart
Pour the filling into the baked tart shell and bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.
Dessert 3: Vanilla Panna Cotta
- 10
Soak Gelatin
Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5-10 minutes until soft.
- 11
Heat Cream and Sugar
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla bean (split and scraped).
- 12
Combine Gelatin
Remove the cream mixture from heat. Squeeze excess water from the gelatin and add to the warm cream, stirring until dissolved.
- 13
Chill the Mixture
Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Dessert 4: Berry Compote
- 14
- 15
Cook the Compote
Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 16
Cool and Serve
Let the compote cool before serving over the panna cotta or alongside other desserts.