Chocolate Swirl
Comments: Preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes
Refrigeration time: 2 to 3 hours.
Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] milk
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] boiling water
  • 3/4 cup [150 g] sugar
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] vanilla
  • 2 cups [500 mL] heavy whipping cream [35%]
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] orange liquor
  • Tiny chocolate buds, to decorate [optional]
  • Into a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup [60 mL[ of the milk; set aside until swollen.
  • Pour boiling water over swollen gelatin, then stir until completely melted; set aside.
  • Into medium bowl, mix together sugar and cocoa powder; pour in remaining milk, vanilla, cream and orange liquor.
  • Beat mixture at medium speed of an electric beater, until soft peaks form.
  • Beating at high speed of electric mixer, slowly pour in swollen gelatin, betaing until stiff peaks form.
  • Evenly spoon mixture into 8 fancy dessert bowls.
  • Refrigerate until really firm before serving, decorated with tiny chocolate buds if desired.