Elegant Strawberries In Flute W Ganache Sauce

Description

This is a beautiful soup that can be used as a dessert course or a soup course. It is a special dessert with a romantic presentation. Perfect for wedding and anniversary parties or with valentine’s day dinner. From www.finedinings.com

Ingredients

• Fresh Strawberries
• Strawberry Ice Cream
• Whipping Cream
• Powdered Sugar
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Mint Sprigs
• Champagne
• Dark Corn Syrup
• Bittersweet Chocolate

Instructions

1. Place the strawberries, ice cream, 1 tablespoon whipping cream and lemon juice in a blender or food processor
2. Blend until smooth
3. Pour into a pitcher with a spout to make it easy for pouring into the glasses
4. In a heavy medium-size saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup to a simmer
5. Remove from heat
6. Add chocolate
7. Whisk until melted and smooth
8. Pour into a small container and refrigerate until ready to use
9. When ready to use heat slightly to soften the chocolate until it is of the right consistency
10. Pour enough chocolate ganache into a flat bowl or plate so that when you place the champagne glasses upside down in the chocolate, it will coat the rims of the glass
11. Allow some of the chocolate to run down the sides
12. This can be done ahead of time
13. Whip the remaining whipping cream with the powdered sugar
14. Carefully pour the soup into the glasses being careful not to disturb the chocolate on the rim
15. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a mint sprig
16. Place on a plate and garnish with easter grass and a flower if desired, and serve