Suggested Receipes with: Cocoa Derivatives
Ingredients 200 gr. fresh berries juice of ½ a lemon Optional edible flowers Sponge 3 large free-range eggs 100 gr. golden caster sugar , plus extra for sprinkling 75 g plain flour a few knobs of butter , for greasing 1 heaped teaspoon cocoa powder Filling 1 lt of good-quality ice cream, vanilla and chocolate 300 gr. good-quality strawberry or raspberry jam 1 Crunchie or Dime bar or a bag of Maltesers , bashed up Method Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Move the ice cream to the fridge so it starts to soften. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the sugar, and whisk until pale, fluffy and at least doubled in size. Once it’s looking good, sift in the flour and slowly fold it through with a spatula. Grease a baking tray with butter, then line it with greaseproof paper and grease that too. Spoon half your sponge batter on to the tray, then sift the cocoa powder into the remaining batter and fold it in. Spoon the chocolatey sponge into the gaps on the tray, and use the spoon to drag it through the white sponge in S-shapes and circles until it looks beautiful and marbled, make sure there are no gaps. Place the tray on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 12 - 15', or until cooked through. Grease another large sheet of greaseproof paper with butter and sprinkle over a few good pinches of sugar. Take the sponge out of the oven and confidently flip it over on to the paper. Peel and discard the top piece of paper, then, while the sponge is still warm and flexible, loosely roll it up into a long sausage, including the paper, and leave it to cool for around 20'. Once cooled Gently unroll the sponge and spread over half of the jam. Take big dessert spoons of your soft ice cream and randomly distribute them over the sponge, leaving the last 5 or 6 cm at one end free of filling so that it creates a seal when you roll it up. Dollop over teaspoons of the remaining jam, then sprinkle your bashed-up chocolate bar all over. Use a spatula to smear everything into a fairly smooth dense layer. Confidently, start rolling the sponge up again, making sure there's no paper inside it. If the filling starts to slip out, just push it back in. Twisting the ends and squeezing it into a long, fairly even ice-cream sausage. Pop it into the freezer for 3 hours, and take it out around 5 - 10' before you want to use it so it thaws enough to slice. Unwrap your arctic roll, take a slice out of each end to expose the frozen insides. Serve with fresh summer fruits tossed in lemon juice and a pinch of sugar, or any edible flowers if you have them. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 110 gr. butter , softened 100 gr. caster sugar 1 free-range egg , beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 150 gr. flour 30 gr. cocoa powder Icing sugar , for dusting Peppermint meringue filling 275 gr. caster sugar 4 free-range egg , whites 1/2 tsp cream of tartar a few drops of pure peppermint extract Chocolate topping 100 gr. 70% cocoa chocolate , broken into pieces 1 tbsp vegetable oil Method Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Whisk in half the beaten egg and the vanilla extract, then stir in the flour and cocoa powder until just combined. Divide the mixture in half, shape each into balls, wrap both in clingfilm, then chill for a couple of hours until the dough has firmed up. Preheat the oven to 180 °C, and grease and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Dust a work surface with icing sugar and roll out 1 batch of dough to 5 mm thick. Cut out rounds using a 5 cm cutter, re-roll and cut any trimmings, then transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet. Bake for 10' till cooked through. Cool on the baking sheet for 10', then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, repeat with the second batch of dough. Peppermint meringue filling Place the sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar and 1½ tablespoons of water in a large heatproof bowl. Beat with an electric whisk till fluffed up, about 1'. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water set over the lowest heat possible, and continue to beat at high speed for 10 - 12', until stiff peaks form. Remove from the heat, add a few drops of peppermint extract and beat for 2 more minutes, until the meringue has thickened even more. Fit a 1 cm plain nozzle to a piping bag and fill the bag with the peppermint meringue. Pipe onto the biscuits in an upward spiral, working from the outside in; leave a small border around the edge, aim for a swirl around 3-4cm tall. Place the biscuits on a tray and leave to set in the fridge while you make the chocolate topping. Place the chocolate pieces and oil in a small heatproof bowl and gently melt over a pan of simmering water until completely smooth and glossy. Transfer to a small, deep bowl and leave to cool at room temperature for about 10'. Hold the chilled biscuits by the base and gently dip the meringue into the melted chocolate, swirling so it’s completely covered. Or, place the biscuits on a wire rack with greaseproof paper underneath and drizzle over the chocolate until each biscuit is covered. Chill the biscuits for a few hours until the chocolate has completely set, and serve. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 200 gr. unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 200 gr. dark chocolate 70% 1 tablespoon strong coffee 6 large free-range eggs 250 gr. golden caster sugar 70 gr. cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting Method Preheat the oven to 160 ºC. Grease a 20 cm springform cake tin with a little butter and line with greaseproof paper. Rest a medium heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water on a medium-low heat. Break in the chocolate, roughly chop and add the butter, then allow to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy. Carefully remove the bowl from the heat, stir in the coffee and set aside to cool slightly. Separate the egg yolks and whites between two large bowls. Whisk the egg whites for 1 to 2 minutes, or until soft peaks form. Add the sugar to the yolks and beat for 7', or until pale. Sift in the cocoa powder and 1 pinch of sea salt, then gently fold through to combine. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, then gently fold through the egg whites until smooth. Transfer to the prepared tin and place in the hot oven for around 1 hour, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire cooling rack, then serve with a dusting of cocoa powder and fresh berries. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients Pastry 150 gr. plain flour 40 gr. cocoa 25 gr. icing sugar 120 gr. unsalted butter 1 large free-range egg yolk Filling 300 gr. caster sugar 60 ml runny honey 300 ml double cream 45 gr. unsalted butter Nut brittle 50 gr. blanched hazelnuts 100 gr. caster sugar Spun sugar 100 gr. caster sugar 1/2 tablespoon glucose syrup Method Pastry Sift the flour, cocoa and icing sugar into a bowl. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs and stir in a pinch of sea salt. Stir in the egg yolk and 45 ml water, then bring together into a dough, add more flour if necessary. Wrap in clingfilm and leave to rest in the fridge for 30'. Preheat the oven to 190 ºC. Line a 25 cm fluted tart tin with the pastry, pressing into the sides. Line with baking paper and fill with baking beads or rice. Set on a baking sheet and rest in the fridge for 30'. Transfer the tin to the oven on the baking sheet for 15'. Roast the nuts for the brittle at the same time, until they are a golden brown. Remove the baking paper and beads or rice. Return the pastry to the oven for 5', or until the base has cooked through. Filling Place the sugar and honey into a pan and set over a medium heat. Once the sugar begins to melt, swirl in circular motions to start the caramel until it’s golden. Remove from the heat, whisk in the cream and butter. Place back onto the heat and whisk until the caramel turns golden brown. Remove and pour into the tart case, then set aside. Nut brittle Line a baking tray with baking paper. Put the sugar in a pan with the thermometer and set over a medium heat. Have your roasted hazelnuts ready. When the sugar starts to gently bubble at the edges, tilt the pan to ensure the sugar melts evenly. Before long, about 3', all of it will be melted. When it gets to 150 ºC, remove the pan from the heat and swirl in the hazelnuts, do not stir with a spoon. Quickly pour it onto the tray and leave to aside. When the nut brittle is cool, chop or blitz in a processor to small pieces. Sprinkle the pieces of brittle over the top of the finished tart. To decorate with spun sugar, heat the sugar and glucose with 50ml water in the same pan, over a medium heat. Allow the sugar to melt, stir for even texture. Heat for 8 - 10', until 150 ºC, then remove and quickly place into an ice bath to stop the process and set aside. Take two forks and pull the sugar out, twirling the forks to make long strands into nests. Alternatively, place a piece of baking paper on your countertop. While holding a long metal spoon with one hand over the paper, pull the sugar from the pan and quickly flick it back and forth over the long spoon, allowing the sugar to form long thin strands, which you can gather. Use these to decorate the top of the tart. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 1 satsuma 1 wholemeal tortilla wrap 1 teaspoon quality cocoa powder 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt 1 ripe banana 1 handful fresh berries , such as raspberries, bluberries 1 teaspoon mixed toasted seeds Method On a chopping board, slice the satsuma in half across the middle, then remove to a plate and pat the board dry with kitchen paper, if needed. Spoon the cocoa powder into a jam jar, then squeeze in half the satsuma juice. Put the lid securely on the jar and shake well. Add the yoghurt, pop the lid back on, and give it another shake. Lay the wrap flat in the middle of the chopping board, then spread the cocoa yoghurt evenly over the wrap. Peel and place the banana in the middle of the wrap, then gently mash with a fork, spreading it around as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the berries and seeds over the mashed banana. Cut into quarters, then tuck in, folding or wrapping up each quarter as you go. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 150 gr. pecan nuts 150 gr. hazelnuts 400 gr. icing sugar 100 gr. cocoa powder ½ a teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon vanilla paste 4 large free-range eggs Method Preheat the oven to 160 °C. Line two large baking trays with greaseproof paper. Toast the nuts in a large frying pan over a medium heat for a few minutes, or until golden. Leave to cool, then roughly chop. Sieve the icing sugar, cocoa powder and salt into a large bowl, then add the chopped nuts and vanilla paste. In another bowl, separate the egg whites, save the yolks for another day, then whisk for 3 - 5', or until soft peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the dry mixture until combined. Scoop ½ a tablespoon of the mixture onto one of the prepared trays, then repeat with the remaining mixture, making sure you leave a rough 4cm gap between each spoonful (you may need to do this in batches if your trays aren’t big enough). Place in the hot oven for 10 - 15', or until crisp on the outside, but still slightly gooey in the middle. Leave to cool for 5' before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 300 gr. amaretti biscuits 150 ml sour cherries 200 gr. shelled pistachios 50 gr. desiccated coconut 400 gr. dark chocolate 70% 200 gr. unsalted butter 3 tablespoons golden syrup cocoa powder Method Line a 1 litre loaf tin with clingfilm, leaving the clingfilm edges hanging over the sides of the tin. Break up the amaretti in a bowl and add the cherries, pistachios and coconut. In a separate heatproof bowl, break the chocolate into small pieces and cut the butter into chunks. Add the golden syrup and melt in the microwave for 3', or until molten, giving the mixture a stir halfway through. Stir into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix well and spoon into the lined tin, pushing the mixture down as much as you can. Fold the hanging clingfilm over the cake to cover, then refrigerate for 2 ½ - 3 hours, or until firm. When ready to serve, turn onto a board and dust with cocoa. Slice and serve. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 75 ml sunflower oil , plus extra for greasing 6 tbsp ground flaxseed 400 gr. tin of aduki beans 200 gr. soft light brown sugar 55 gr. cocoa powder 55 gr. ground almonds 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 100 gr. dark dairy-free chocolate For coconut whip 200 ml coconut cream 3 tbsp icing sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Method The day before you make your brownies, place the carton of coconut cream in the fridge and leave for 24 hours to thicken up. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Lightly grease a 23 cm square brownie tin with sunflower oil and line with baking paper. In a bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with 9 tablespoons of water, stir well and leave to one side to thicken up. Drain and rinse the beans, then put in a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste. Add the flaxseed mixture, sunflower oil, sugar, cocoa, ground almonds, baking powder and vanilla extract, then pulse everything again until you have a rich and glossy batter. Roughly chop the dark chocolate into small chunks, add to the mixture and pulse briefly just to incorporate the chocolate. Spoon the batter into the prepared brownie tin and bake for 55 - 60 minutes, covering the brownies loosely in tin foil halfway through cooking to stop them catching. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool just a little. In a bowl, whisk the chilled coconut cream, icing sugar and vanilla extract until thick and creamy. Slice the brownie into squares and serve with the coconut whip for drizzling. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients Chocolate Mousse 150 gr. whole milk 75 gr. cream 180 gr. egg yolks 113 gr. sugar 150 gr. egg whites 338 gr. extra-bitter guayaquil dark chocolate couverture, 64% 600 gr. whipped cream Chocolate Sponge 875 gr. egg whites 14 gr. PreGel Five Star Chef Albumissimo (Egg White Base) 438 gr. sugar #1 11 gr. salt 700 gr. egg yolks 350 gr. whole eggs 175 gr. inverted sugar 175 gr. sugar #2 350 gr. cake flour 175 gr. PreGel Cacao Togo (Cocoa Powder) 175 gr. butter, melted 175 gr. dark couverture, 70% Pastry Cream 1500 gr. milk 450 gr. cream 25 gr. PreGel Vanilla Velvet Traditional Paste (American Vanilla) 163 gr. pastry cream stabilizer (recipe below) 300 gr. egg yolks 150 gr. sugar 125 gr. PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select™ Pastry Cream Superior (Hot Process) Pastry Cream Stabilizer 179 gr. sugar 9 gr. carrageenan 6 gr. locust bean gum 6 gr. monosterate Pistachio Cream 281 gr. pastry cream (recipe above) 94 gr. PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Pistachio Superior Paste (Pure Pistachio) 31 gr. PreGel Crema Pistachio Traditional Paste (Pistachio & Almond) 219 gr. whipped cream Pistachio Crusty 75 gr. milk couverture, 38.2% 150 gr. PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Pistachio Superior Paste (Pure Pistachio) 150 gr. paillete feuilletine Method Chocolate Mousse Combine milk and cream. Bring to a boil. Temper into the egg yolks, and then cool the mixture on an ice bath. Melt couverture to 55 ˚C. Stir into yolk mixture. Use immediately to fold into mixtures below. Combine sugar and egg whites; whip to medium peaks. Fold ganache mixture into whipped cream. Pour into meringue and fold together. Place in piping bag and set aside for assembly. Chocolate Sponge Make a meringue with the egg whites, PreGel Five Star Chef Albumissimo (Egg White Base), sugar #1 and salt. In a separate mixer, combine egg yolks, whole eggs, invert sugar, and sugar #2. Whip to ribbon stage. Sift together cake flour and PreGel Cacao Togo (Cocoa Powder). Melt butter and couverture; keep warm until ready to use. Fold flour mixture into whipped yolk mixer. Then add the melted chocolate mixture. Then fold in the meringue in two stages. Mix well. Pour into a full sheet pan frame and bake in a deck oven at 180 ˚C. Cut into desired size pieces for verrines. Pastry Cream Combine egg yolks, sugar, and PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Pastry Cream Superior (Hot Process). Set aside. Combine milk, cream, PreGel Vanilla Velvet Traditional Paste (American Vanilla) and pastry cream stabilizer, and bring to a boil. Temper into egg yolk mixture. Return mixture to the pot and carefully bring to boil to cook starch. Remove from heat, pour into sheet pan and cover with plastic wrap. Store refrigerated for later use. Pastry Cream Stabilizer Combine all ingredients together; use as needed in pastry cream. Pistachio Cream Whisk together pastry cream, PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Pistachio Superior Paste (Pure Pistachio) and PreGel Crema Pistachio Traditional Paste (Pistachio & Almond). Fold into whipped cream. Place in piping bag and set aside for assembly. Pistachio Crusty Melt couverture; combine with PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Pistachio Superior Paste (Pure Pistachio). Mix in Feuilletine. Set aside for assembly. Assembly Spoon 10 grams of Pistachio Crusty into bottom of verrine cup. Pipe 15 grams of Chocolate Mousse into verrine cup. Add layer of Chocolate Sponge. Pipe 20 grams of Pistachio Cream into verrine cup. Add layer of Chocolate Sponge. Top with 15 grams of Chocolate Mousse. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Source: http://www.pregelrecipes.com/
Ingredients 135 gr. PreGel 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Pronto Crema Tiramisù (Italian Cake Base) 125 gr. milk 375 gr. heavy cream as desired PreGel Cacao Togo (Cocoa Powder) Method Whip together all ingredients in a mixer on medium-high speed to obtain a fluffy, aerated mixture. Pipe into desired molds, cake rings or cups and refrigerate. Dust with PreGel Cacao Togo (Cocoa Powder) as desired. Source: http://www.pregelrecipes.com/