Cooking with Chocolate Cook-Along Class
Ingredients, Equipment
Recipe #1 Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients:
Recipe makes about 30 truffles (2 teaspoons each)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 Tbs light corn syrup
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate bars
2 Tbs salted butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Truffle Coating Ideas-your choice:
Flaked salt
Sifted cocoa powder with ground cinnamon
Almonds or pecans-toasted and finely ground
Peppermint candy-crushed
Cinnamon Sugar and Cayenne Pepper
Dehydrated fruit powder-raspberry, blueberry, strawberry
Equipment:
Cutting board
Serrated knife
Small sauce pan
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk
Silicone spatula
Cookie sheet w/parchment paper liner
Spoon or 1 ounce cookie scoop for portioning the truffles
Toppings if using
Before class:
Recipe makes about 30 truffles (2 teaspoons each)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 Tbs light corn syrup
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate bars
2 Tbs salted butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Truffle Coating Ideas-your choice:
Flaked salt
Sifted cocoa powder with ground cinnamon
Almonds or pecans-toasted and finely ground
Peppermint candy-crushed
Cinnamon Sugar and Cayenne Pepper
Dehydrated fruit powder-raspberry, blueberry, strawberry
Equipment:
Cutting board
Serrated knife
Small sauce pan
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk
Silicone spatula
Cookie sheet w/parchment paper liner
Spoon or 1 ounce cookie scoop for portioning the truffles
Toppings if using
Before class:
- Have all ingredients measured out and placed in small bowls or containers to be ready for class.
| chocolate_truffles.pdf |
Recipe#2 Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
Recipe makes 6-8 servings-you can cut the recipe in half or prepare the entire recipe and freeze the leftovers and serve as icecream or make a small chocolate mousse pie using a premade cookie crust.
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cacao)-buy in bar form for class
¼ cup strong coffee or espresso
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
¼ cup sugar
Equipment for class:
4-ounce ramekins and/or 4-coupe glasses (or other cup for your mousse)
4-quart sauce pan with 2 1/2 cups water
large heat-proof bowl that will sit on the pot without toppling over or touching the water below-or double boiler set up.
Large whisk
Stand mixer, mixer bowl, whisk attachment or hand mixer w/large bowl
Silicone spatula
Cutting board
Serrated knife
2 small bowls
Large mixing bowl for whipping cream
Large spoon or cookie scoop for portioning the mousse
Before class:
- Have all ingredients measured out and placed in small bowls or containers to be ready for class.
| chocolate_mousse.pdf |
FAQs
How long is class? Allow for 1 1/2 hour class time
Will I need anything from home to use in the class?
If you would like to participate, you will need the ingredients and/or equipment above. In addition, you will need a reliable internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you are able to set up your device and connection.
Can I ask questions or interact with the class?
Yes, you will be able to ask Liz questions during class in the Chat.
System Requirements
Registrants DO NOT need a Zoom account nor do they need to create an account.
Will I need anything from home to use in the class?
If you would like to participate, you will need the ingredients and/or equipment above. In addition, you will need a reliable internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you are able to set up your device and connection.
Can I ask questions or interact with the class?
Yes, you will be able to ask Liz questions during class in the Chat.
System Requirements
Registrants DO NOT need a Zoom account nor do they need to create an account.
- Joining via computer: A registrant can simply click on the link provided in the confirmation email.
- Joining via smartphone or tablet: A registrant may need to download the Zoom Cloud Meetings application. The application is free and does not require that they create an account.