Bête Noir with Morello Cherry Coulis

Bête Noir by The Classic Catering People
Bête Noir

Bête Noir with Morello Cherry Coulis

Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

Bete Noir

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1 lb. unsalted butter diced
  • 1 cup espresso freshly brewed , 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 cup water
  • 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
  • Morello Cherry Coulis

Morello Cherry Coulis (Makes 1 cup)

  • 10 ounces Morello cherry puree
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

Bête Noir

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line bottom of 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with parchment. Place all chocolate, espresso and butter in double boiler. Put sugar in mixing bowl, adds egg and whisk until triple in size. Fold on chocolate mix. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes and refrigerate overnight. Serve with Morello Cherry Coulis.

Morello Cherry Coulis

  • Purée cherries with powdered sugar and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids.
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