Chocolate Jello With Espresso Sauce Food

ESPRESSO PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Place the milk in a heavy, small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over and let stand for 5 minutes to soften the gelatin. Stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves, but the milk does not boil, about 2 minutes. Add the cream, espresso powder, sugar, and salt. Stir over low heat, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Pour the cream mixture into 2 martini glasses, dividing equally. Cover and refrigerate, stirring every 20 minutes during the first hour. Chill until set, at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
• When ready to serve, use a vegetable peeler on the chocolate blocks to create about 1 tablespoon each of the white and dark chocolate shavings. Sprinkle the shavings over each panna cotta and serve.

IRISH CREAM JELLY SHOTS

Steps:

• Line a 8-by-8-inch baking dish with plastic wrap so there is a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
• Whisk together the coffee and sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves. Vigorously whisk in 2 packets of gelatin until dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly. Strain the coffee mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the prepared pan. Use a spoon to scrape off any foam from the top. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 1 hour. Use a wooden skewer to poke several holes into the gelatin. (This will help the two layers stick together.)
• Microwave 1 cup of the liqueur in liquid measuring cup on high until hot, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 3 packets of gelatin and whisk until dissolved. Add the remaining liqueur and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture over the set coffee gelatin and chill until completely firm, about 2 hours.
• Gently lift the gelatin out of the pan using the plastic wrap to help you. Cut into 36 squares. (You could also use a small shamrock cookie cutter.)
• Pipe small dollops of whipped cream on top of each jelly shot and top each with an espresso bean. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine espresso powder, 1/3 cup water, and corn syrup in a small heavy saucepan, and bring it to a boil, stirring.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chocolate, stirring until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.

CHOCOLATE JELLO WITH ESPRESSO SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the sauce:.
• With a whisk, whip the yolk and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl until well combined.
• In a heavy non stick saucepan, mix together the milk, remaining sugar, and espresso granules and bring to a boil.
• Pour one-third of the milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly. Return the egg yolk mixture to the pan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
• Pour through a mesh strainer and cool to room temperature, then cover and chill.
• Prepare the gelatin:.
• Pour 1/2 cup of water into a medium bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top.
• In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of water, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa powder and bring just to a boil, stirring gently (the mixture will thicken and rise when it boils).
• Remove from heat and pour into the gelatin mixture, gently stirring to combine.
• Cool to room temperature and divide evenly into cups about 1/2 cup into each.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours or until set and cool.
• You can serve this dessert directly from the cups or unmold it. If you choose to unmold the gelatin, grease the inside of the cups with vegetable oil before pouring the gelatin mixture inches To unmold, run a sharp knife against the sides of the mold to gently separate the filling. Invert a serving plate on top of the cup and invert both the plate and cup in one motion. Shake slightly to loosen if necessary and unmold. It may take a few tries and patience.
• Spoon chilled espresso sauce right over the dessert in the cup or around the unmolded gelatin.

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH HOMEMADE ESPRESSO MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• For the marshmallows: Line a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan (33 by 23 by 5 centimeters) with plastic wrap and lightly brush with the oil.
• If using gelatin sheets, soak them in 2/3 cup (80ml) cold water in a shallow pan for 10 minutes. If using powdered gelatin, let bloom powdered gelatin in the 2/3 cup cold water. Then add the bloomed gelatin to the warmed up espresso and sugar mixture.
• Warm up the espresso with the granulated sugar and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the gelatin sheets and the soaking water and heat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve, about 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Using a hand mixer, beat the gelatin mixture until it resembles a soft meringue, about 5 minutes. Pour into the lined pan and let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch, and sprinkle some onto a large cutting board. Invert the marshmallow onto the board. Peel off the plastic wrap and dust the top of the marshmallow with the cornstarch mixture. Cut the marshmallow into squares using a sharp knife. Dip the cut sides of the marshmallows in the cornstarch mixture and shake off the excess. (Serve immediately or store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.)
• For the hot chocolate: Heat the milk, cream, espresso and confectioners' sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Add the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Pour into mugs and garnish with marshmallows.

NO-BAKE RICOTTA ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust: Combine the graham crackers and sugar in a food processor and pulse to process. Drizzle in 5 tablespoons of the butter and pulse to combine. The mixture should clump together slightly when pressed in your fingers. If not, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and toss again. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Freeze to firm the crust, about 15 minutes.
• For the filling: Pour the cream into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over. Let sit to bloom the gelatin, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and add the sugar and espresso powder. Warm over very low heat, whisking constantly just to dissolve the gelatin; do not let the mixture simmer or boil. Remove from the heat, whisk until completely smooth and let cool, about 5 minutes.
• Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ricotta and beat just until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure even mixing. Add the cooled cream mixture and vanilla and beat again until just smooth. Scrape the mixture into the crust and smooth the top. Cover the cheesecake and chill until set, at least 3 hours.
• For the topping: Add the cherries and syrup to a small saucepan and warm over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Serve slices of the cheesecake topped with the warm cherry syrup.

CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CUPS

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a medium pot over high heat until hot, but not boiling. Reduce the heat to very low and add the espresso, chocolate, sugar, and vanilla. Using a whisk, stir the mixture until the chocolate has melted. Continue to whisk the chocolate mixture until frothy every few minutes for about 8 minutes, until the chocolate has completely dissolved into the milk. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

ESPRESSO-RICOTTA CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SAUCE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch pie pan with plastic wrap. Combine the gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the espresso and cinnamon. Stir over medium heat to dissolve the gelatin. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
• Puree the ricotta in a food processor, or press it through a fine sieve. Turn it into a medium bowl and stir in the espresso mixture, sugar, chocolate, and cream. Mix well. Spread in the pie pan, tapping to settle. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
• To make the sauce, combine the espresso powder with the hot water in a small saucepan. Stir to dissolve. Blend in the cocoa, chocolate, and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir over low heat until the chocolate melts. Add the half-and-half, and heat until an instant-read thermometer reads 100 degrees. The sauce should be the consistency of thin cream. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Taste for sweetness, adding more sugar to taste. The sauce holds well, covered, for an hour or two. Stir as you rewarm it over medium heat before serving.
• Serve the ricotta cream cool, not cold, sliced into wedges. Drizzle each portion with 2 tablespoons of the warm sauce.

CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For Crust: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Grind the cookies in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until crumbs are moistened.
• Press the crumbs on the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.
• For Filling: In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in 1 TB water. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.Add sugar and continue to beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the espresso mixture, butter and coffe.
• Combine chocolate and cream in a heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts. pour half of the cheese filling (about 2 1/2 cups) into prepared crust. Drop 5 TB melted chocolate mixture by TBsful aroun the edge of filling. spacing evenly. use a small sharp knife to swirl chocolate into the filling. Carefully pour the remaining cheese filling over the swirled mixture. Drop remaining chocolate mxture by TBsful into center 6 inches of filling, spacing evenly. Swirl mixture together using tip of knife.
• Bake cheesecake until edges are puffed and beginning to crack and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. The center will not be set. Cool on a rack. Cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
• Next day, run a small sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Release the sides from the pan. Let cheesecake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
• Transfer to a platter and serve.

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH HOMEMADE ESPRESSO MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• For the marshmallows:.
• Line a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan (33 by 23 by 5 centimeters) with plastic wrap and lightly brush with the oil.
• If using gelatin sheets, soak them in 2/3 cup (80ml) cold water in a shallow pan for 10 minutes. If using powdered gelatin, let bloom powdered gelatin in the 2/3 cup cold water. Then add the bloomed gelatin to the warmed up espresso and sugar mixture.
• Warm up the espresso with the granulated sugar and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the gelatin sheets and the soaking water and heat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve, about 2 minutes, stirring often.
• Using a hand mixer, beat the gelatin mixture until it resembles a soft meringue, about 5 minutes. Pour into the lined pan and let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch, and sprinkle some onto a large cutting board. Invert the marshmallow onto the board. Peel off the plastic wrap and dust the top of the marshmallow with the cornstarch mixture. Cut the marshmallow into squares using a sharp knife. Dip the cut sides of the marshmallows in the cornstarch mixture and shake off the excess. (Serve immediately or store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.).
• For the hot chocolate:.
• Heat the milk, cream, espresso and confectioners' sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Add the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Pour into mugs and garnish with marshmallows.

ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir coffee and chocolate until chocolate is melted. Add sugar and butter; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve over ice cream.

HOT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SAUCE

Steps:

• Warm the cream in a small pan over a low heat for a few minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients until you have a smooth sauce. Will keep chilled for up to two days.

CHOCOLATE - ESPRESSO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water, cream, sugar and espresso powder to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add chocolate and butter and whisk until melted and smooth.
• Keeps, covered and refrigerated, up to 10 days.