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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!



Chocolate garnishes dress up any dessert from ice cream to cakes! They look gourmet-like and artistic but are very simple to make. Per my husband's request, I used strawberry cheesecake ice cream. This dessert is also pretty made with vanilla ice cream with a splash of amaretto, topped with candied walnuts. What I like about this dessert is that it can be assembled the day before and kept in the freezer until you are ready to serve it.


To make the chocolate garnish:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper, making sure that the baking sheet will fit in the freezer.

2. Melt 4 ounces of chocolate in a double boiler.

3. Pour melted chocolate into a squeeze bottle.

4. Squeeze chocolate over the paper, making abstract shapes. Leave a bit of space between each shape, for easy removal.

5. Place the tray in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Once the chocolate is set, use a spatula to remove it from the parchment.

MY TIP: The garnishes can also be made a couple days ahead of time and stored in the freezer between wax paper.

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