Spring Hues in Chocolate...

I am soon coming to the realization that chocolate is as versatile as dessert can be.  Here is a beautiful example of how it can be presented in many forms, colors and shapes.  The cups were molded out of white chocolate dyed with food colors (yes, they are completely edible!). The filling was a chocolate mousse consisting of chocolate pudding and whipped cream.   My preferred way of serving this was by pairing a chilled bowl with a very chewy and warm fudge stick.  The warm brownie dipped in the cold and airy mousse created a delectable texture/taste.  Let's celebrate Spring hues in the many moods of chocolate...

Edible Car

This is an edible candy car inspired by the movie Cars.  The technique: Pick a picture. Lay acetate film on top. Trace the picture using molten candy of various colors using piping bags with a fine tip.  Let the candy set. Voila!  A 100% edible car made entirely out of sugar, butter, cocoa and flavor.  This was my first attempt at the transfer technique with chocolate/candy melts. I will perhaps use this art form on one of my cakes soon.

A Purple Delight

Quick! Grab a spoon and dig in!  This one won't last long on the plate...This is an individual serving of a flan enriched with seasonal black plums. This is the first time I tried my hand at a flan with fruits.  Traditionally, I use bread with milk, cream and eggs for my flan recipes. I am still debating whether this is best served warm or cold...

April Fool's Cake

Okay, so if it's April, shouldn't the cake be decorated in Spring colors? Yes and no.  First of all this is not your typical cake.  It's chocolate fudge topped with mousse and wrapped in an envelope of white chocolate which serves as the bowl.  It could very well have been done in Spring colors...but then how would it be April's Fool?  :)