The bitterness of the coffee combined with the sweetness of the chocolate and meringue, makes this bombe truly mouthwatering. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 3 large eggs, separated 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 5 tablespoons Kahlua 475 ml/16 fl oz whipping cream 140 g/5 oz shop-bought meringues, crushed 1 tablespoon coarsely ground espresso coffee 285 ml/10 fl…
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Although some will tell you that choux pastry can be frozen, it really is at its best eaten on the day that it is baked. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 55 g/2 oz unsalted butter 150 ml/5 fl oz cold water 65 g/2½ oz plain flour, sifted 2 eggs, lightly beaten 175 g/6 oz icing sugar, sifted…
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This melt-in-the-mouth cake with its soft, mousselike centre is a truly decadent treat. Serve it with a cup of coffee when you need a pick-me-up or savour it for dessert. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 260 g/9 oz dark chocolate 170 g/6 oz butter, diced 200 g/7 oz caster sugar 3 large eggs 70 g/2½ oz plain…
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Rich and indulgent, this dark chocolate cake with its even darker icing is the ultimate cake for hardened chocoholics! Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 140 g/5 oz dark chocolate, chopped 220 g/8 oz butter, diced 400 g/12 oz caster sugar 240 ml/8 fl oz milk 2 tablespoons instant coffee 2 eggs 150 g/5 oz…
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