Aero Chocolate

Directions

1. 1
   Have ready eight 8-ounce Mason jars.
2. 2
   Put the chocolate, cream, glucose, and salt in a medium bowl, and heat in the microwave until the chocolate has melted.
3. 3
   Pour the mixture into a blender and add the blood orange extract.
4. 4
   Pour the water into a small pot.
5. 5
   Whisking constantly, sprinkle the agar and locust bean gum into the water and turn the heat to medium-high.
6. 6
   Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Pour the agar mixture over the chocolate in the blender.
8. 8
   Puree until combined.
9. 9
   Pour the chocolate mixture into a whipped cream canister.
10. 10
    Add two CO2 charges.
11. 11
    Dispense the mixture into the Mason jars, filling them to the top.
12. 12
    Screw on the lids.
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    (Lids must be screwed on tightly so that when the mixture cools it creates a vacuum in the jar and allows the air bubbles to be captured and set in the gel structures.)
14. 14
    Place the jars in the freezer for at least 2 hours to set the gel and make it easy to remove.
15. 15
    To serve, remove the aerated chocolate from the jars by running a butter knife or small offset spatula along the inside of the Mason jar and gently shaking the frozen chocolate out onto a plate.
16. 16
    The chunks of chocolate will have a honeycomb texture and intense flavor accented by blood oranges.
17. 17
    The aero chocolate may be plated and then brought to room temperature before serving, if desired.