Chocolate Budino Recipe
Groce Family Farm jowl bacon, tomato orange caramel, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pecans, whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Budino
Tomato Orange Caramel
Garnish
Method
Chocolate Budino Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent cooking the eggs.
- 4
- 5
Bake
Place the ramekins in a baking dish filled with hot water (bain-marie) and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 40-45 minutes, or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 6
Cool
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tomato Orange Caramel Preparation
- 7
Prepare Tomatoes
Blanch the ripe tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute then transfer to an ice bath. Peel and chop into small pieces.
- 8
Make Caramel
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a golden color. Add chopped tomatoes and orange juice, stirring well.
- 9
Simmer
Allow the mixture to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until thickened. Blend until smooth and strain if desired.
Bacon and Garnish Preparation
- 10
Cook Bacon
In a skillet, cook the jowl bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
- 11
- 12
Prepare Whipped Cream
Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
