Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy delicious desserts that sweeten the festivities and bring the family together. Today we bring you an incredible recipe that you can prepare in just 15 minutes.
With simple ingredients and quick steps, this dessert combines chocolate, cherries, and a creamy texture that will make everyone want to come back for more. If you want to see how to prepare it, watch the following video made by
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Not only is this dessert easy to make, but it will also become a favorite of your holiday gatherings. Enjoy every bite!
Ingredients:
- 200 g of chocolate.
- 150 g (1 cup) cherries.
- 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar.
- 8 g (1 teaspoon) vanilla sugar.
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of water.
- 10 g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch.
- 50 ml (1/5 cup) of water.
- 9 g (3 teaspoons) gelatin.
- 60 ml (4 tablespoons) of water.
- 300 g (1.5 cups) heavy cream 33% fat.
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) sugar.
Procedure:
1. Prepare the chocolate:
- Melt the chocolate over low heat or in a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate into bonbon tins, muffin tins, or some other container and refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify.
2. Cook the cherries:
- In a saucepan, mix the cherries, sugar, vanilla sugar and 30 ml of water. Bring to a boil.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in 50 ml of water and add it to the cherry mixture. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Cover with cling film and let cool.
3. Prepare the cream:
- Hydrate the gelatin with 60 ml of water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the heavy cream with the sugar until it begins to take consistency.
- Melt the hydrated gelatin and gradually add it to the cream, mixing well.
4. Dessert assembly:
- Remove the chocolate from the refrigerator and add a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Add the cherry mixture as a top layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 4 hours so that the layers set properly.
Councils:
- Use quality chocolate: This enhances the flavor of the dessert and ensures a more delicious result.
- Vary the fruits: You can substitute strawberries, blueberries, or the fruit of your choice for cherries.
- Creative presentation: Use Christmas-shaped molds to add a festive touch.
- Cooling Time: If you’re in a hurry, use the freezer to speed up the process, but make sure you don’t let the dessert freeze completely.