Jun 08 2026
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Dessert Sampler For Two Recipe

Inspired by Basil & Mint
Time3h
Serves2

Okanagan Pear Maraschino Sorbet, Chocolate Espresso Chipotle Paté, White Chocolate Passion Fruit Mousse

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Ingredients

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Okanagan Pear Maraschino Sorbet

Chocolate Espresso Chipotle Paté

White Chocolate Passion Fruit Mousse

Method

Okanagan Pear Maraschino Sorbet

  1. 1

    Cook Pears

    In a saucepan, combine the diced pears, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the pears are soft, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blend Mixture

    Remove from heat, add lemon juice and maraschino liqueur, and blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Freeze Sorbet

    Pour into a shallow container and freeze for at least 4 hours, stirring every hour until fully set.

Chocolate Espresso Chipotle Paté

  1. 4

    Melt Chocolate

    In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until melted.

  2. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    Stir in the espresso, chipotle powder, butter, and sugar until well combined.

  3. 6

    Chill Paté

    Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

White Chocolate Passion Fruit Mousse

  1. 7

    Bloom Gelatin

    In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

  2. 8

    Melt White Chocolate

    In a saucepan, melt white chocolate over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.

  3. 9

    Fold Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the passion fruit pulp and chocolate mixture until combined.

  4. 10

    Chill Mousse

    Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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