Can you ever get enough of chocolate? After all, the decadent goodness melting in your mouth can leave you craving another bite. If a simple chocolate bar is not enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, take it up a notch by ‘chocolatifying’ your favourite treats, from brownies to waffle chips.
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We curated two recipes shared by Chef Shamsul Wahid, group executive chef at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
1. Chocolate bloodbath
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the base
- Chocolate cake: 200 g, cut into cubes
- Chocolate brownie: 200 g, cut into cubes
For the chocolate truffle
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
- Fresh cream: 100 ml
For the chocolate fudge
- Dark chocolate: 100 g
- Fresh cream: 100 ml
- Butter: 1 tsp
For the chocolate mousse
- Dark chocolate: 100 g
- Fresh cream: 200 ml
To serve
- Chocolate ice cream: 4 scoops
Method
- Prepare the chocolate truffle: Gently heat the cream and pour it over the dark chocolate. Leave it for a minute before stirring until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare the chocolate fudge: Heat the cream and pour it over the chocolate. Mix until smooth, then stir in the butter for a glossy finish.
- Prepare the chocolate mousse: Melt the dark chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the melted chocolate until evenly combined. Refrigerate until set.
- Assemble the dessert: Arrange the chocolate cake and brownie pieces on a serving plate or in a bowl. Add spoonfuls of chocolate truffle and chocolate mousse between the layers.
- Finish and serve: Pour the warm chocolate fudge generously over the dessert and finish with scoops of chocolate ice cream. Serve immediately.
2. Dessert nachos
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the waffle chips
- Plain waffles: 4
- Butter: 1 tbsp
For the dark chocolate mousse
- Dark chocolate: 120 g
- Fresh cream: 200 ml
For the berry compote
- Mixed berries: 150 g
- Sugar: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tsp
For the chocolate drizzle
- Dark chocolate: 100 g
- Fresh cream: 75 ml
To finish
- Biscoff spread: 3 to 4 tbsp
- Whipped cream: ½ cup
Method
- Prepare the waffle chips: Cut the waffles into triangular pieces. Lightly brush with butter and toast until crisp. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the dark chocolate mousse: Melt the dark chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. Whip the cream until soft peaks form and gently fold in the chocolate. Refrigerate until set.
- Prepare the berry compote: Add the berries, sugar and lemon juice to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and the mixture thickens slightly while retaining some texture. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the chocolate drizzle: Heat the cream and pour it over the dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the nachos: Arrange the waffle chips on a serving plate. Drizzle with chocolate and add spoonfuls of dark chocolate mousse, Biscoff spread, berry compote and whipped cream.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the waffle chips are still crisp.