Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Chocolate Velvet Dessert, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This decadent dessert features a rich and velvety chocolate mousse, perfectly complemented by a layer of moist chocolate cake and a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible, making it a perfect treat for any special occasion or a delightful indulgence after a satisfying meal. Let's embark on a step-by-step guide to crafting this delectable dessert, along with some additional tempting recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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CHOCOLATE VELVET DESSERT
This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so beautiful on a buffet table that many folks are tempted to forgo the main course in favor of this chocolaty treat. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cream and vanilla. Gradually stir a small amount of mixture into melted chocolate until blended; gradually stir in remaining mixture. Pour into crust., Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., In a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and enough milk to achieve a piping consistency. Using a large star tip, pipe frosting on dessert.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE VELVET DESSERT
This sounds so yummy! From taste of home. How can you go wrong with CHOCOLATE? Needs to chill overnight, not included in cooking or prep time.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Pie
Time 1h30m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 1/2 inch up sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- In microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool. In mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, cream and vanilla; beat well. Gradually stir a third of the cream mixture into melted chocolate until blended. Gradually stir in remaining cream mixture. Pour into crust.
- Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
- For frosting, in mixing bowl, cream butter. Combine confectioners sugar and cocoa; add butter with enough milk to achieve frosting consistency. Pipe into center of dessert, Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.2, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 173.3, Sodium 185.3, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 51, Protein 4.5
CHOCOLATE VELVET DESSERT
CHOCOLATE LOVERS THIS IS YOUR FANTASY COME TRUE!!!! I THINK THIS IS CHOCOLATE HEAVEN.
Provided by theresa dibert
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. IN A SMALL BOWL COMBINE WAFER CRUMBS AND SUGAR; STIR IN BUTTER. PRESS ONTO BOTTOM AND 1 1/2 INCHES UP SIDES OF 9 IN. GREASED SPRINGFORM PAN. BAKE 350 DEGREES FOR 10 MINUTES. COOL ON WIRE RACK.
- 2. MELT CHOCOLATE CHIPS IN HEAVEY SAUCEPAN; STIR TILL SMOOTH, LET COOL.
- 3. IN LARGE MIXING BOWL COMBINE EGG YOLKS, WHIPPING CREAM, AND VANILLA; BEAT WELL. GRADUALLY STIR 1/3 OF CREAM MIXTURE INTO THE MELTED CHOCOLATE UNTIL BLENDED.GRADUALLY STIR IN REMAINING CREAM MIXTURE. POUR ONTO CRUST.
- 4. PLACE PAN ON BAKING SHEET; BAKE 350 FOR 45-50 MINUTES OR CENTER IS ALMOST SET. COOL ON WIRE RACK 10 MINUTES. RUN KNIFE AROUND EDGE OF PAN. COOL 1 HOUR LONGER. REFRIGERATE OVER NIGHT.
- 5. FROSTING
- 6. IN A MIXING BOWL CREAM BUTTER. COMBINE CONFECTIONERS SUGAR AND COCOA; ADD TO BUTTER WITH ENOUGH MILK TO ACHIEVE FROSTING CONSISTENCY. PIPE INTO CENTER OF DESERT.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your dessert. Choose a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao for a rich, intense flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dry cake. Mix the batter until just combined.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a variety of decorating techniques: Get creative with your decorating! You can use sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even fresh fruit to decorate your cake.
Conclusion:
Chocolate velvet dessert is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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