Eggless Chocolate Crémeux

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Weigh out all ingredients and keep them ready.
  2. 2In a saucepan, whisk together milk, fresh cream, sugar, and cornflour.
  3. 3Heat the mixture on medium heat, whisking continuously, until it thickens slightly to a custard-like consistency (not fully set).
  4. 4Pour the hot mixture over the chopped chocolate.
  5. 5Let it sit for 30-60 seconds, then mix until the chocolate melts completely.
  6. 6Add the cold cubed salted butter and vanilla extract.
  7. 7Mix until fully incorporated.
  8. 8Blend using a hand blender until the crémeux is perfectly smooth, glossy, and emulsified.
  9. 9Transfer to a container, place cling wrap directly on the surface.
  10. 10Refrigerate for a few hours until fully set.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 300 g Fresh cream
  • 100 g Milk
  • 45 g Sugar
  • 10 g Cornflour
  • 25 g Salted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

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Tips

  • No added salt, as salt comes only from the butter.
  • Use for cake decorating, frosting, piping, or on cupcakes.