Little Luxuries Recipe
Bite-Sized Versions of Our Favorite Desserts
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Ganache
For the Vanilla Cupcake Base
For the Raspberry Coulis
For Garnish (optional)
Method
Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
- 1
Step 1
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl.
- 2
Step 2
Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool.
Make the Vanilla Cupcake Base
- 4
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- 5
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 6
- 7
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 8
Step 5
Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 9
Step 6
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before removing them from the tin.
Prepare the Raspberry Coulis
- 10
Step 1
In a blender, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- 11
Step 2
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, if desired.
Assemble the Little Luxuries
- 12
Step 1
Take a cooled vanilla cupcake and top it with a spoonful of chocolate ganache.
- 13
Step 2
Drizzle raspberry coulis over the ganache. Optionally, garnish with mint leaves and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- 14
Step 3
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
