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Creamy Chocolate-Cherry Verrine

A luxurious dessert combining silky layers of chocolate ganache with tart cherries, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 200 g dark chocolate Chopped into small pieces
  • 150 ml heavy cream Hot, to melt the chocolate
  • 150 ml heavy cream For whipping
  • 1 tbsp sugar For the whipped cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Cherries
  • 250 g cherries Fresh or jarred, pitted and sliced in half

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heat-proof bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat 150 ml of heavy cream over medium-low heat until just hot (not boiling).
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 150 ml of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  5. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture, starting with a small amount to lighten the chocolate.
  6. Once combined, prepare the cherries by washing and pitting fresh ones or draining jarred ones and patting dry.
Layering
  1. In transparent glasses, start with a layer of the chocolate mixture followed by a layer of cherries. Repeat until you reach the top, finishing with chocolate.
  2. Chill the verrines in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to set.

Notes

Substitutions: Use milk chocolate for a sweeter version or whipped coconut cream for a lighter cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for a month.