Chocolate ice cream and raspberries are an irresistible duo, both soft, intense and slightly tangy. This sophisticated dessert is perfect for a romantic evening, and the flakes of frosty raspberries add a spectacular visual effect which will not fail to impress your partner. Here's how to prepare this sensual dessert to taste for two.
Chocolate ice ingredients:
- 200 ml of whole cream (or coconut milk for a lactose -free option)
- 100 g of dark chocolate (70 % minimum cocoa)
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Ingredients for frightened raspberry bursts:
- 100 g of fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
Chocolate ice preparation:
- Melt the chocolate : melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring regularly to prevent it from burning.
- Mix the cream : in a bowl, mix the whole cream (or coconut milk), melted chocolate, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whips well until you get a smooth and homogeneous texture.
- Freezing : Pour this preparation into the jar of Ninja Creami and lets freeze for 24 hours.
- Transformation into ice : once the preparation is well frozen, uses the "ice" mode of the Ninja Creami to obtain a creamy and creamy texture.
Preparation of frozen raspberry bursts:
- Prepare the raspberries : if you use fresh raspberries, place them in the freezer for a few hours so that they are very cold. If you use frozen raspberries, let them thaw slightly.
- Mix with sugar : in a bowl, mix the raspberries with the sugar and the lemon juice. Put everything in the freezer for about 30 minutes, until raspberries become slightly frozen but still crunchy.
- Gently crush : gently crushes the raspberries with a fork to create frosted bursts. Reserve in the fridge until serving.
Dessert assembly:
- Serve the ice : Save chocolate ice cream in elegant cuts or verrines.
- Add the flakes of frosted raspberries : arrang the flakes of frosted raspberries on top of each cut. The raspberries will add a crisp texture and a tangy touch that contrast perfectly with the richness of chocolate.
- Decorate : For an even more sophisticated effect, adds fresh mint leaves or bursts of dark chocolate on top.
Conclusion :
This sensual dessert, both intense and refined, is perfect for a romantic evening. Dark chocolate brings a flavor depth, while frozen raspberries add a refreshing and tangy touch, ideal for balancing everything. Served in pretty cuts, this dessert to share with two will make your romantic moment a gourmet and unforgettable memory.
