Homeira's Death by Cocoa

RECIPES | JUNE 2019

Homeira's Death by Cocoa

RECIPE CONTRIBUTOR | HOMEIRAStyle

My first taste of “Death By Chocolate”, a 7 layered dark and light chocolate cake smothered with chocolate sauce, was at Les Anges on Pacific Coast Highway. I was at top of my business life and out every night exploring the hottest restaurants in Los Angeles. The chairs were uncomfortable and the menu was all in French. But I loved their avant garde food. Death By Chocolate was the signature dessert, so rich that I could only have one bite. Les Anges’ Crème Brûlée was my favorite.

Not being a sweet lover, I try to make easy and light desserts. This is the easiest dessert I have ever made, just 4 ingredients and literally 3 minutes. You can serve with fresh berries, bananas, ice cream or unadorned. I hope you love it!

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MENU | Simple Summer Dinner
Sweet Endings, Dessert, Chocolate, Whipped Cream

Serves 6 – 8

INGREDIENTS

Chocolate Whipped Cream
2C     Heavy Whipping Cream
1C     Cocoa
1T     Powdered Sugar, optional, more if you like it sweeter

Garnish
2C     Strawberries, sliced, optional
2C     Raspberries
1C     Blueberries
8       Mint Leaf Clusters 

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

Double-Beater Handmixer

DIRECTIONS

Chocolate Whipped Cream
In a chilled mixing bowl using a handmixer, beat together heavy cream,
cocoa, and sugar until stiff peaks are formed

Plating & Garnish
Spoon into bowls
Garnish with berries and mint
Serve immediately

NOTE

You can make a few hours ahead, by beating the cream just until stiff peaks form
When ready to use, with a wire whisk whip for for 10 to 15 seconds

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