Chocolate Kirsch Baba Recipe
Chocolate Kirsch Baba, Cherry Ganache, Cherry Anglaise, Steeped Cherry, Macadamia Toffee
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Ingredients
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Baba Cake
Cherry Ganache
Cherry Anglaise
Steeped Cherry
Macadamia Toffee
Method
Baba Cake
- 1
- 2
Let it Rise
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Add Chocolate and Kirsch
Melt dark chocolate and fold it into the risen dough along with the Kirsch. Pour into greased baba molds.
- 4
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cherry Ganache
- 5
Heat Cream
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat.
- 6
Make Ganache
Add chopped dark chocolate to the hot cream and stir until smooth. Mix in cherry syrup and let it cool slightly.
Cherry Anglaise
- 7
- 8
- 9
Cook the Sauce
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in cherry juice and strain.
Steeped Cherry
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix fresh cherries, Kirsch, and sugar. Let it sit for at least 1 hour to steep.