Description
A sophisticated tasting menu featuring whipped creams tinged with exotic flavors like Mayan cocoa and Black Onyx Dutch cocoa, paired with fresh summer fruits such as blueberries, gooseberries, and goldenberries.
Ingredients
Scale
For the whipped cream:
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 Tbs raw sugar, fine grain
- 1 large mixing bowl, chilled
- 4 small mixing bowls, chilled
- Hand mixer or whisk, attachments chilled
For the mint and cardamon cream:
- 6-8 small mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/8th tsp cardamom, finely ground
- 1-2 pinches black pepper, finely ground
- 1 Saturn peach, diced
- 1 nectarine, diced
For the Mayan cocoa cream:
- 1 Tbs Mayan cocoa
- 1 mango, diced
For the Black Onyx cream:
- 1/2 Tbs black onyx cocoa
- 1 banana, diced
- 1-2 Tbs 75% or higher cocoa, shaved
For the honey Anise
- 1 Tbs honey powder
- 2-3 drops anise essential oil
Instructions
- Start by chilling your mixing bowls and whisk or hand mixer attachments in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Pour the heavy cream into the large chilled mixing bowl.
- Using the chilled hand mixer or whisk, beat the cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken and form soft peaks, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually add the raw sugar and continue to beat until the cream reaches a mousse-like texture, being careful not to over-whip to avoid turning it into butter.
- Divide the whipped cream equally into the four small chilled bowls.
- In the first bowl, gently fold in the Mayan cocoa powder until well combined.
- In the second bowl, fold in the Black Onyx Dutch cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- Leave the third bowl plain for a classic whipped cream option.
- For the fourth bowl, you can experiment by adding a hint of mint or cardamom if desired, or leave it plain to pair with the fresh berries.
- Serve each flavored cream with a selection of fresh blueberries, gooseberries, and goldenberries for a delightful tasting experience.
Notes
Chill your bowls and mixer attachments to ensure the cream whips up quickly and efficiently. Adjust the amount of sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter cream. Experiment with different flavor additions like mint or cardamom for a unique twist. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 45