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Chocolate Coeur Ala Cream with Strawberry Sauce

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Servings: 2
 
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If you want to surprise your "sweetie" with a luscious dessert for Valentine's Day, try this recipe for Chocolate Coeur ala Cream with Strawberry Sauce. You'll be his or her special honey.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup whipping cream, divided
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Sauce (recipe follows)

Instructions:
1. Line two 1/2-cup coeur a la creme molds or two 6-ounce custard cups with double thickness of dampened cheesecloth, extending far enough beyond edges to enclose filling completely.

2. Combine 1/4 cup whipping cream, cocoa and butter in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat; cool.

3. Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Add cocoa mixture, blending well. Add remaining 1/4 cup whipping cream; beat until well blended. Spoon mixture into prepared molds. Fold cheesecloth over top. Place a wire rack in a tray or deep plate; place molds on rack.

4. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. To serve, pull back cheesecloth and invert each mold onto a chilled dessert plate; carefully remove cheesecloth. Serve with Strawberry Sauce.

Makes 2 servings.

Strawberry Sauce:

Puree 1 package (10 oz.) frozen strawberries in light syrup, thawed, in food processor bowl or blender container.

Strain puree through fine sieve into small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy), if desired.

Makes about 1 cup sauce.

Source: Hershey's
Date: January 8, 2003

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Reviewer: Trang
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This is a very simple but elegant recipe. Perfect for that special someone.

 

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