An Ideal Sweet and Citrus-y DIY for Spring
it is thursday morning and we will just go ahead and assume that the weekend is on all of our minds. the weather has been splendid and warm creating the perfect conditions to desire going outdoors even if you are not particularly outdoorsy. having this in mind, along with the fact that our easter recipes are always shared with you all here, we thought today makes for a splendid opportunity to share an ideal, citrus-fresh pastry dish!
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this is a hazelnut torte with mascarpone frosting in cream and cocoa, embellished with chocolate dipped kumquats. don't let the long title intimidate you. it is a simple, straight forward process.
while the dipped kumquats were my own idea, the recipe for the torte you can find on emma duckworth's wonderful blog. it came out spongey and just moist enough, with a sweet, mouthwatering aroma. she gives great instructions for the icing too. make sure, like she notes, to add as much cream as you need until you reach your desired consistency, especially for the cocoa bit.
this is a hazelnut torte with mascarpone frosting in cream and cocoa, embellished with chocolate dipped kumquats. don't let the long title intimidate you. it is a simple, straight forward process.
while the dipped kumquats were my own idea, the recipe for the torte you can find on emma duckworth's wonderful blog. it came out spongey and just moist enough, with a sweet, mouthwatering aroma. she gives great instructions for the icing too. make sure, like she notes, to add as much cream as you need until you reach your desired consistency, especially for the cocoa bit.
{via my flickr}
regarding the edible decoration. mum brought fresh kumquats all the way from new orleans and we thought dipping them in chocolate would be a great idea. in the end - yes, it was. kumquats have a distinct flavor of their own. they have a citrus-y smell and sweet taste with a unique texture. if you like orange or lemon skins covered in chocolate, you will enjoy this as well!
the first step was to wash the fruit while the dark chocolate (trader joe's 70% cocoa belgian chocolate) is melting with a bit of butter for extra shine in bain marie.
regarding the edible decoration. mum brought fresh kumquats all the way from new orleans and we thought dipping them in chocolate would be a great idea. in the end - yes, it was. kumquats have a distinct flavor of their own. they have a citrus-y smell and sweet taste with a unique texture. if you like orange or lemon skins covered in chocolate, you will enjoy this as well!
the first step was to wash the fruit while the dark chocolate (trader joe's 70% cocoa belgian chocolate) is melting with a bit of butter for extra shine in bain marie.
{via my flickr}
when the kumquats are dry and the chocolate melted and smooth, dip one half into the mixture and place on a wax sheet to cool and dry (like in the picture). when they are dry enough, stick them onto your cake in whatever way pleases you and voila! we preferred to go around the perimeter of the cake form and add a few on its base.
when the kumquats are dry and the chocolate melted and smooth, dip one half into the mixture and place on a wax sheet to cool and dry (like in the picture). when they are dry enough, stick them onto your cake in whatever way pleases you and voila! we preferred to go around the perimeter of the cake form and add a few on its base.
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