Heavenly Italian-Inspired Dark Chocolate Cherry Delight
Welcome to a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate and evoke the romantic essence of Italian cuisine. This delightful dark chocolate and cherry dessert transcends the ordinary, infusing cocoa’s rich depth, the luscious juiciness of cherries, and the creamy wonder of ice cream. Bound to captivate and satisfy, this dessert is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, carefully crafted to delight two dessert aficionados. Enjoy the perfect crescendo to your meal, and embrace the gourmet bliss that this Italian-inspired treat offers.
Ingredients
- 100g Dark chocolate
- 200g Ice cream
- 150g Cherries, pitted and halved
- 10g Cocoa powder
- 100ml Milk
- 2g Cinnamon
- 10ml Olive oil
Method
- In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate, stirring frequently to ensure smoothness. Add the olive oil to the melted chocolate, stirring to combine.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder and cinnamon, whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Wash, pit, and halve the cherries, setting aside a few whole cherries for garnish.
- In two dessert bowls, add a scoop of ice cream. Arrange the cherries around the ice cream.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the ice cream and cherries, allowing it to slightly harden.
- Pour the cocoa and cinnamon mixture over the chocolate-drizzled ice cream to add depth of flavor.
- Garnish with whole cherries and a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Tips
- For a gourmet touch, serve in chilled dessert bowls.
- Ensure the ice cream is slightly softened to blend flavors seamlessly with the chocolate and cherries.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate to enhance the dessert’s richness.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 270 kcal (1130 kJ) | 405 kcal (1695 kJ) |
| Fat | 15g | 22.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 13.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 45g |
| Sugars | 25g | 37.5g |
| Proteins | 5g | 7.5g |
| Salt | 0.3g | 0.45g |
