The Catalan TableIngredients
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- Orange jelly
- 2 oranges
- 3 egg
- 300 ml35% cream
- 150 gpowdered sugar
- Chocolate filling
- 125 gcoating chocolate
- 4 tablespoonscream of milk of 35%
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (Approx.)
Calories
766 kcal
Protein
14 g
Fat
51 g
Carbohydrates
66 g
Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.
Step-by-step Guide
To make decorative chocolate leaves
- Clean and thoroughly rinse the natural leaves with cold water, then gently dry them with a clean kitchen cloth.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring occasionally until fully melted and smooth. The chocolate temperature should not exceed 45 °C.
- Using a kitchen brush, paint the underside of the leaves with a thick layer of chocolate. Make sure it is well covered, especially along the edges.
- Place the painted leaves on baking paper and let them cool at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, until the chocolate is fully solid.
- Once the chocolate is cold and solid, carefully remove the natural leaf from the chocolate, ensuring the shape of the leaves remains intact.
Recommendations & Tricks
- When preparing the oranges for the ice cream, make sure to peel them carefully to avoid the pith, as it can give a bitter taste to your preparation.
- When whipping the cream with the powdered sugar, keep all the utensils very cold (including the bowl and beaters) to achieve a firmer and more stable texture.
- Store the freshly made ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer to prevent the formation of ice crystals and thus maintain a smooth and creamy texture.