Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Special equipment needed:
- 6 individual silicone molds or ramekins
- Blender or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
3. In a blender or food processor, puree the raspberries until smooth.
4. Add the raspberry liqueur to the raspberry puree and stir to combine.
5. Pour the chocolate mixture and raspberry mixture into separate bowls.
6. Divide the chocolate mixture evenly among the silicone molds or ramekins, filling them about 1/3 of the way full.
7. Place the molds or ramekins in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate mixture has set.
8. Once the chocolate mixture has set, remove the molds or ramekins from the freezer and divide the raspberry mixture evenly among them, filling them about 2/3 of the way full.
9. Place the molds or ramekins back in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the raspberry mixture has set.
10. Once the raspberry mixture has set, remove the molds or ramekins from the freezer and divide the remaining chocolate mixture evenly among them, filling them to the top.
11. Place the molds or ramekins back in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until the bombes glacées are completely frozen.
12. To serve, remove the bombes glacées from the molds or ramekins and let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 4 hours
5. Temperature:
Medium heat for cooking the chocolate mixture
Serving size:
6 individual bombes glacées
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 280
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 35mg
Sugar: 25g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of raspberry liqueur, you can use raspberry syrup or raspberry juice.
- Instead of fresh raspberries, you can use frozen raspberries.
Variations:
- You can substitute the raspberries with other fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries, or cherries.
- You can add chopped nuts or crushed cookies to the chocolate mixture for added texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the chocolate mixture and raspberry mixture are completely cooled before layering them in the molds or ramekins.
- Use a spoon or spatula to smooth out each layer before adding the next one.
- To remove the bombes glacées from the molds or ramekins, run a knife around the edges and invert them onto a plate.
Storage instructions:
The bombes glacées can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
The bombes glacées do not need to be reheated before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the bombes glacées on a plate with a drizzle of raspberry sauce and a few fresh raspberries.
Garnishes:
Fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, whipped cream, raspberry sauce.
Pairings:
Coffee, tea, or a glass of red wine.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad, chocolate truffles, or a cheese plate.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the bombes glacées are difficult to remove from the molds or ramekins, run them under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands and utensils thoroughly before preparing the recipe.
Food history:
Bombes glacées are a French dessert that originated in the 19th century. They are typically made with ice cream or sorbet and served in a dome shape.
Flavor profiles:
The chocolate and raspberry bombes glacées have a rich and creamy chocolate flavor with a tart and fruity raspberry layer.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the bombes glacées as a dessert after a dinner party or special occasion.
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Region: French
Taste: Rich, Sweet, Chocolatey, Fruity, Creamy