Tomatoes in Chocolate
Description
This recipe won't take much time. For preparing the dessert, use dark chocolate with a high cocoa content—never milk chocolate. The slight bitterness of dark chocolate pairs well with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. The tomatoes must be fresh and firm, with a green stem, and of a sweet variety. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. The cherry tomatoes should be not too small, fresh, and firm, all with green, fresh stems.
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Step 2
Wash the tomatoes under running water and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
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Step 3
Break a bar of dark chocolate into pieces and place them in a deep bowl. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
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Step 4
The chocolate should not be hot. Dip all the cherry tomatoes in the melted chocolate so that the stem remains free.
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Step 5
Wrap the cutting board in food foil, place the chocolate-covered cherry tomatoes on it, and put it in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets. This usually takes about 15 minutes.
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Step 6
Next, melt the white chocolate, drizzle it from a teaspoon over the dark chocolate, and return to the refrigerator until fully set.
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Step 7
Tomatoes in chocolate "La Tomatina" are ready!
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Step 8
A very unusual dessert that pairs well with dry white and sparkling wines.