CHOCOLATE PATE

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A family tradition that I make every Christmas. I got this from a Colorado Cookbook. Always gets rave reviews. Easy, elegant and freezes beautifully!

Provided by Allison Hazell

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 oz hershey's or ghiradella semisweet chocolate- the better the chocolate the better the pate
1 c heavy cream
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 large egg yolks
3/4 c powered sugar
6 Tbsp dark rum (or real vanilla extract-4 tlbs)
GARNISH
RASPBERRY SAUCE
2 10 oz packages frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
2-3 Tbsp grand marnier liquor, (optional)
1/4 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate with cream and butter. Beat with a wire whisk until smooth and glossy.
  • 2. Remove from heat and add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • 3. Add powered sugar, whisking constantly until smooth. Mix in Rum.
  • 4. Butter a small 4-cup loaf pan. Put waxed paper or plastic wrapt in pan, leaving overhang, and butter sides and bottom of the lining. Pour chocolate mixture into pan, cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
  • 5. To remove pate, gently loosen lining from pan. It is sticks, set in hot water for a few seconds. Turn pate onto a serving plate and remover plastic lining. Using a hot knife, slice pate into 1/2 inch slice and serve over a pool of raspberry sauce, with a large dollop of fresh whipped cream. Store pate in freezer and slice when needed.
  • 6. For Raspberry Sauce: Drain 1 package raspberries and discard juice. Retain juice from other package. Puree fruit, juice, sugar and liquer in food processor or blender. Strain puree to remove seeds . Chill until ready to use.

Noel Molla
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Abigail Pervaiz
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This pâté is very time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.


Brandy Bourque
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort.


Gaurati Rai
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The pâté was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate.


Brian Lincoln
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I would have liked the pâté to be a little sweeter, but overall it was a good recipe.


Lukas Hogan
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This pâté is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


NAEEM AHMED KHAN
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this pâté. It's not too sweet and the texture is perfect.


Sargodha Production
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This pâté is so smooth and creamy, it melts in your mouth.


Latoya Lee
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The flavor of this pâté is amazing! The combination of chocolate and cream cheese is perfect.


nicolan
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Alabed Abed
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This pâté is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Shekh Amir
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I was a bit skeptical about making a chocolate pâté, but I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious.


Rana Ali rajput
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


Parisan Movahed
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I made this pâté for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Tunkara Sekhu
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This chocolate pâté was a delightful treat! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was rich and decadent. It was the perfect ending to a special dinner.


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