Jul 14 2026

Chocolate Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Cremeux, Sponge, and Crystalized Chocolate, Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream, Cherry Gel

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Ingredients

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Cremeux

Sponge

Crystalized Chocolate

Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream

Cherry Gel

Method

Cremeux

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chocolate Cremeux

    Melt dark chocolate and heavy cream in a double boiler. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate mixture. Add vanilla extract and blend until smooth. Pour into molds and chill until set.

Sponge

  1. 2

    Make the Chocolate Sponge

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Fold in flour and cocoa powder, then melted butter. Pour into a baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool before cutting.

Crystalized Chocolate

  1. 3

    Prepare Crystalized Chocolate

    Combine dark chocolate, glucose syrup, and water in a saucepan. Heat until melted and combined, then let cool slightly before spreading on a silicone mat. Allow to set and break into shards.

Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream

  1. 4

    Create Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream

    Infuse heavy cream and milk with popcorn and salt by heating gently. Strain and mix in sugar and vanilla extract. Churn in an ice cream maker until set.

Cherry Gel

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cherry Gel

    Soak gelatin sheets in cold water. In a saucepan, heat cherry puree and sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat, add gelatin, and stir until dissolved. Pour into molds and chill until set.

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