Dessert cheese board with dark chocolate chili ganache

Name: Dessert cheese board with dark chocolate chili ganache
Ingredients: 1 bar 3½ oz of dark chocolate; 1 tbsp light corn syrup; ¼ cup heavy whipped cream + 1 to 2 tablespoons extra, if necessary; 1 tsp vanilla essence; ½ tsp ground ground cayenne pepper; ripe strawberries, raspberries, cherries; dark chocolate chili ganache; candied pecan nuts; granny smith apples; truffled honey; pomegranate seeds; various cured meats; crackers or fresh bread

1 serving

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ingredients

Dark chocolate chili ganache

1 bar 3½ oz of dark chocolate
1 tbsp light corn syrup
¼ cup heavy whipped cream + 1 to 2 tablespoons extra, if necessary
1 tsp vanilla essence
½ tsp ground ground cayenne pepper

Cheese board

ripe strawberries, raspberries, cherries
dark chocolate chili ganache
candied pecan nuts
granny smith apples
truffled honey
pomegranate seeds
various cured meats
crackers or fresh bread

preparation

Preparation

Dark chocolate chili ganache

1. For the dark chocolate chili ganache: break up the chocolate bar into individual squares and add to a microwavable bowl or cup with corn syrup, and 1/4 cup cream.

2. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals as needed, stirring each time until the chocolate is smooth and melted.

3. If necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons extra cream and stir vigorously to smooth ganache until silky and pourable.

4. Stir in the vanilla and cayenne pepper. Spoon ganache into a small serving dish and enjoy with fresh fruits!

Cheese board

5. For the cheese board: when assembling your board, ensure items are consistent with the theme. For a Valentine’s Board, evoke love and romance with the pairings.

6. Use any type of platter or board to serve the cheese, but make sure that it’s flat and food-safe, i.e. not coated in poisonous paints. Cutting boards, marble slabs, metal trays, and slate pieces are all perfect for serving.

7. Piles of cheese, meats, fruits, schmears and breads are bound to look good no matter what you do… the more the better! Add herbs or cut lemons for visual appeal, and use a good mix of colors.