Roulade Au Chocolat Pour Julia Food

JULIA AND JACQUES'S CHOCOLATE ROULADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Butter an 11-by-17-inch jelly-roll pan or a 12-by-17 1/2-inch sheet pan, and line with parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup cream to a simmer. Add chocolate, reduce heat, and whisk until chocolate is melted. As soon as mixture is a uniform dark color, remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
• In a large bowl and using a hand mixer, whip egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff, glossy peaks, about 1 1/2 minutes. Whisk one-quarter of the egg-white mixture into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold chocolate mixture back into the original egg-white mixture, and mix until smooth and well combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan, and spread it in an even layer with a rubber spatula. Bake until cake is set and puffy, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and cool to room temperature. Lift parchment paper to remove cake from pan, and set it on work surface with long side facing edge of table. Using a fine-mesh sieve, lightly dust cake with cocoa powder.
• Make the creme chantilly: Whip the remaining 1 cup cream with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, the vanilla, and cognac. Spread evenly over entire surface of cake.
• Roll the cake lengthwise, starting at a point 2 to 3 inches over the creme chantilly. Roll cake another few inches, pressing against parchment paper to make a tight spiral. Gently peel parchment paper off as cake layer rolls away. Complete the roll, stopping at the far edge of the parchment paper. Tuck the loose parchment paper around and underneath the cylinder so it is well wrapped and can be moved easily. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, transfer roulade to serving platter. Remove parchment paper, gently rolling cake into center of platter, with seam on bottom. (If roll has slumped or twisted, lay a piece of plastic over top and sides, and reshape with hands.) With a sharp knife, trim both ends of roll crosswise or on a diagonal. Dust top with confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder, and garnish with seasonal fruit. To serve, cut the roll into 1-inch-thick slices, and lay flat on dessert plates; top with additional creme chantilly if desired.

JULIA'S MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

Steps:

• Combine chocolate and rum in a small pot; nestle pot inside a larger pot filled with water and set aside to allow to melt.
• Beat yolks in another small pot until pale and frothy.
• Combine sugar and coffee in another pot; cook over medium heat until dissolved, 5-6 minutes. Pour coffee mixture into yolks in a stream, while whisking, set aside.
• Pour water into a large pot to a depth of 2". Heat over medium-low heat until hot but not simmering. Nestle pot with yolk mixture over pot and cook, whisking vigorouslym until thick and creamy, about 8-9 minutes. Transfer yolk mixture to a clean bowl; beat with an electric mixer until cool; about 5 minutes.
• Uncover chocolate mixture and stir; add butter and whisk until smooth. Fold chocolate-butter mixture into yolk mixture; set aside.
• Beat egg whites in a bowl until just frothy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat to stiff peaks. Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into chocolate-yolk mixture; gently fold in the rest. Spoon mousse into 6 serving cups or dishes. Chill until set. Beat cream to stiff peaks; transfer to a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe a rosette of cream onto each mousse.

CORDON BLEU CHOCOLATE ROULADE

Steps:

• Line a 12" x 8" swiss roll tin with oiled greaseproof paper or brush a paper case with oil or melted shortening (instructions for making a paper case will follow).
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Separate the eggs.
• Beat yolks and add sugar gradually until mixture is lemon coloured.
• Melt chocolate in the water using a double boiler.
• When the chocolate is a thick cream, remove from heat.
• Whip the egg whites until they form a firm snow.
• Add chocolate to egg yolk mixture.
• Gently cut and fold the egg whites into the mixture and turn it into the prepared tin or case.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm when touched.
• Wet a clean cloth in cold water and wring out.
• Remove roulade from oven, allow to cool slightly, then cover with cloth (this will prevent any sugary crust from forming).
• Leave in a cool place for 12 hours or in a fridge overnight.
• Whip the cream and flavour to taste with the essence.
• Lay a piece of greaseproof paper on a flat surface.
• Dust well with icing sugar.
• Remove cloth and turn roulade upside down on the prepared paper.
• Carefully remove paper from roulade.
• Spread with the whipped cream.
• Roll up like a swiss roll.
• Place on a serving dish and dust well with icing sugar.
• How to make a roulade case:.
• Use thick greaseproof paper or nonstick kitchen paper.
• It should be 1 1/2 inches longer and wider than the pan you are using.
• Fold a 1 1/2 inch border on all 4 sides.
• Cut a slit at each corner and fold one cut piece over the other to miter the corners.
• Use paperclips to secure the corners.
• Slide the case onto a baking sheet.
• Lightly brush with oil, melted butter or melted shortening before use.