Chocolate Pate

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 200 g dark chocolate, broken up
  • 375 ml whipping cream, brought to boiling point but not boiled
  • 60 g butter
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 20 ml Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueuer)
  • 1/4 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried pear, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sultana
  • 1/4 cup glace cherries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the chocolate in a heat resistant bowl over gently simmering water.
  2. 2
    Blend in the cream and butter.
  3. 3
    Remove from the heat.
  4. 4
    Beat until cooled and slightly thickened.
  5. 5
    whisk in the egg yolks and Grand Marnier.
  6. 6
    Beat the egg whites until stiff.
  7. 7
    Fold into the chocolate mixture along with the fruit and nuts.
  8. 8
    Spoon into serving dishes, and refrigerate covered until required.
  9. 9
    Serve with almond bread and/or fresh fruit.

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