Apple Tart with Caramel
The pleasure is made perfect by vanilla ice cream - recipe tip from the book »Apples« by James...
Caramel and Whiskey Truffles
Whiskey and caramel sauce give these little chocolate delights a special touch.
For the caramel sauce (for 25 pieces):
| Ingredients | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100 | g | granulated sugar |
| 2 | tablespoon(s) | water |
| 30 | g | butter |
| 100 | ml | whipped cream |
| 1/4 | teaspoon(s) | salt |
- Slowly melt the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Do not stir, but only swirl the pot.
- Once golden brown, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the whipped cream and butter. The whipped cream and butter should have room temperature.
- Let the sauce simmer on medium heat for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is nice and creamy. Pour into a glass and leave to cool.
For the truffles (for 25 pieces):
| Ingredients | ||
|---|---|---|
| 300 | g | dark chocolate (60-70%) |
| 100 | ml | whipped cream |
| 180 | g | caramel sauce |
| 50 | ml | whiskey |
| 30 | g | cocoa powder for rolling |
- Melt the chocolate and whipped cream slowly in a bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, stirring occasionally.
- Make sure, the bowl is not in contact with the hot water.
- Leave the melted chocolate to cool for 10 minutes and then stir in the caramel sauce and the whisky.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow tray lined with foil, cover with cling film and chill for at least 4 hours. Take the chocolate-caramel mixture out of the fridge and form balls with a teaspoon. Roll the balls in the cocoa powder and leave to set in the fridge.
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