Chocolate pâté is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of chocolate, cream, butter, and eggs, and can be flavored with a variety of different ingredients, such as vanilla, coffee, or liqueur. Chocolate pâté can be served chilled or at room temperature, and can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of accompaniments, such as fruit, cookies, or ice cream. Here are some tips for making the best chocolate pâté:
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EASY CHOCOLATE PATE SUCREE
Use this recipe to make our Chocolate-Caramel Cream Pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch crust
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Add yolks and vanilla, and process until mixture just begins to hold together (no longer than 30 seconds).
- Shape dough into a disk. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
RICH, DARK CHOCOLATE PATE WITH RASPBERRY SPLASH
I absolutely love chocolate and this pate is for the "true chocoholics". It is rich, smooth and worth every sinful bite!!!! A little goes a long way, so I usually serve this with fresh raspberries and kiwi. I got this recipe from our local paper.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a 9 by 5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Place chopped chocolate into the top of a double boiler; add cream and butter. Melt over medium heat, stirring until completely smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute, continuing to stir.
- Whisk in egg yolks. Sift icing sugar into chocolate mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in liqueur. Pour into prepared pan.
- Chill for at least 8 hours to set, or overnight.
- Unmould cake, removing paper. Dust top with cocoa powder. Drizzle a large spoonful of the raspberry splash on each plate. Using a hot, wet knife, slice cake and place on plate.
- Raspberry Splash: In a food processor, puree raspberries, berry sugar and lemon juice. Pass sauce through sieve to remove seeds.
- Note: I have taken this recipe and cut it in half quite successfully ~ or ~ I have placed the cake in 2 smaller loaf pans and frozen one. Freeze for 1 month.
CHOCOLATE PATE SUCREE
Use this crust to make any number of chocolatey treats.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes enough for 1 nine-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to combine. Add the butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Add the egg yolks and vanilla, and process just until mixture begins to hold together, no more than 30 seconds.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and form into a disk. Cover in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until ready to use.
CHOCOLATE PATE
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
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.
CHOCOLATE PATE
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the final flavor of your pâté. Look for high-quality chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Temper Your Chocolate: Tempering your chocolate is a crucial step that helps to stabilize the chocolate and give it a smooth, glossy finish. If you don't temper your chocolate, it will be more likely to seize and become grainy.
- Use a Double Boiler: A double boiler is the best way to melt chocolate gently and evenly. This will help to prevent the chocolate from burning or seizing.
- Chill Your Pate Before Serving: After you've made your pâté, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Chocolate pâté is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and smooth, creamy texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give chocolate pâté a try. You won't be disappointed!
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