- 15 oz. bittersweet chocolate
(I used 60% German chocolate) - 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted Butter
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 Tbsp. Kahlúa
In the top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate, cream and butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
Remove from the heat and add the egg yolks one at a time. Whisking well after each addition.
Add the sifted powdered sugar, whisking until smooth Add the Kahlúa.
Butter a small 4-cup loaf pan. Line the pan with either parchment or waxed paper leaving an overhand on all sides. I cut two pieces—one piece to go over the long side and a second for the narrow bottom. Butter the paper as well. Pour the chocolate into the lined pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
To remove from the pan, dip into a bowl of hot water for a few seconds. Turn out onto a platter and remove wrappings. Slice into thin slices, as it is very rich. Serve in a pool of raspberry sauce or coffee-flavored Crème Anglaise.
I used Kahlúa because I love coffee and chocolate. I then melted some of the same chocolate over a double boiler and dipped the candied ginger in it, shook off the excess and put it on waxed paper to set.
Other recipes call for using Grand Marnier or Rum in the pâté. I have used the Grand Marnier in both the pâté recipe and then again in the raspberry sauce.
I make my raspberry sauce by cooking either frozen or fresh raspberries and adding raspberry jam for sweetness. Then I add 2 Tbsp. of Grand Marnier or raspberry liquor. I then strain it over a bowl to remove all of the seeds.
This is a perfect dessert to serve after a traditional Christmas dinner of short ribs, roast beef, or lamb. The editor suggests a dollop of vanilla ice cream to go with.
Sharon Myers, known locally as the Purple Chef for her line of chutneys and marmalades, opened her own catering business as Sharon Myers Fine Catering in Brattleboro in 1985, offering catering services to clients in Southern Vermont, western Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. She has earned the Best of the Best Award in Brattleboro for Catering for eight years straight. Visit http://www.sharonmyers.com.
