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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake (for 6)
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 6
Categories:
Cakes
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Chocolate
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Desserts
Ingredients: 10
oz
Semi-sweet chocolate 3
oz
Unsalted butter 3
lg
Eggs -- Separated 3
tb
Flour 2
tb
Sugar 1
pn
Cream of tartar 1 1/2
pt
Fresh strawberries 6
c
Whipped cream (sweetened) 6
Mint sprigs
Powdered sugar
Directions:
Chef Lee was born and raised in Honolulu, and began his culinary
career as a commercial baker. Eventually he moved to the hotel
industry, where he was responsible for pastry production at the
Sheraton Kauai. In 1986 he moved to the Big Island of Hawaii as
pastry chef at the Kona Hilton. While there, his pastry creations
earned a host of accolades, including two American Culinary
Federation Silver Medals and a Best of Show Award. In 1990 he moved
to the Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa, where he now oversees pastry
production for four of the hotel's restaurants and for banquets.
Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort & Spa 1571 Poipu Road Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii
96756 (808) 742-1234 Fax: (808) 742-1557
Melt chocolate and butter together. Blend in yolk with chocolate.
Blend in flour to chocolate mixture. Whip together egg whites,
sugar, and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites
into chocolate mixture. Scoop into greased metal rings and bake at
375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut in half
(horizontally). Place bottom layer on plate. Spoon about 1 cup
whipped cream on top. Place strawberries on whipped cream. Place top
layer on and add a small dollop of whipped cream on top. Serve with
your choice of fruit sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs and sift
powdered sugar over top.
COOKING TIP: When whipping egg whites, remember to always use a
clean bowl and whip free of any oil or grease. Soft peaks will bend a
little when on fingertip. Firm peaks will remain firm on the
fingertip.
Recipe By : Chef Fenton S. G. Lee
From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 04-18-96 (11:20) Winquest
Pc (312) Gourmet
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