K eyed this recipe with some suspicion. "Mama, what is Marquise au Chocolat?" "Basically K, it is a frozen chocolate mousse." "Okay, I'll make that."
So make it we did, chopping and melting chocolate with butter over a pot of simmering water and allowing it to cool before adding our sugar and egg yolk mixture. Next up, one of K's favorite kitchen tasks, the whipping of the heavy cream. Finally, the chocolate mixture was folded into the cream, before being scooped into a loaf pan and frozen. As you can see above, if you don't fold completely, you may end up with a white streak or two in your finished product. It will taste just fine anyway.
The verdict: Another hit. Although we are more fruit than chocolate lovers, we'll be making this again. K loves frozen treats of all sorts and I appreciated being able to keep the leftovers in the freezer for a party later in the week. We'll make this again, though next time may add the suggested cookie crumbles.
Thanks for showing the chocolate photo as I am always wondering exactly what people buy and how to tell what is best and what is not. I sort of panic in the chocolate aisles as I have not a clue what I am doing, so nice to see your product shot on that. Nice to have this kind of thing waiting in the wings in the freezer, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteGlad this was a winner for you! This recipe is truly decadent and delicious! We loved it, too!
ReplyDeleteI think the cream gives it a pretty, marbled look. Glad it was a hit for you; my family enjoyed it as well.
ReplyDeleteSuch an easy recipe, right? I love that it keeps so well in the freezer. And, like you, I think I'll add cookie crumbles next time!
ReplyDeleteGlad this was so fun and easy to make. I think this is tasty with fruit so maybe you can combine your favorite flavors next time.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, I think we are going to do some crumbles next time too. There are so many options to get creative with this recipe it's great!
ReplyDeleteI do love the marbled look.
The cream gives it an artistic look! I'm all about (food) art. This was an easy and tasty dessert; and I do like that the rest can stay in the freezer for a spell.
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