Dark Chocolate and Espresso Demi Spheres

first topic of todays post - silicone molds! you cannot make this dessert in this shape without silicone molds. end of story

you make this dessert without silicone molds but it will not be in the dome shape. you can build it in a glass and it would still be tasty and wonderful. but it will not be in a dome

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recipe adapted from elements of dessert

cocoa powder

flour

baking soda

salt

butter

icing sugar

eggs

buttermilk

espresso bavarois

heavy cream

milk

sugar

egg yolks

freshly espresso

espresso anglaise

heavy cream

chocolate mousse

recipe from elements of dessert

eggs

sugar

chocolate

heavy cream

chocolate

heavy cream

preheat the oven f

pour the batter onto the and spread evenly

cut out rounds of cake measuring 2.75 inches in diameter. reserve in the freezer

combine the cream and milk in a saucepan and place over medium-low heat. in a bowl

place a 2.75 inch diameter demi sphere silicon mold on a half pan. set aside

remove the mixture from the heat and place it in the stand mixer. whip on high speed until it cools c/ 95 f and creates ribbons

meanwhile

i guess what most of you are thinking right now - what the heck is a silicone mold

$ bucks on amazon and you can use it

now that the boring stuff is out of the way

no

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the sheer excitement that this corgi feels

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