Black Forest 'strata' Recipe

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Black Forest 'strata'
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Directions:

  1. For the cookies:.
  2. Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange the rack in the middle.
  3. Melt chocolate, stirring occasionally, in a small saucepan over low heat; set aside.
  4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a medium mixing bowl to aerate and break up any lumps.
  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and butter at medium speed until light in color.
  6. Beat in vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl; add melted chocolate and mix until smooth.
  7. Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed just until incorporated.
  8. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake until cookies are puffed and set, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool to room temperature. (makes 36 cookies).
  10. For the chocolate crème anglaise:.
  11. Combine cream and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  12. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
  13. Whisk together remaining sugar and egg yolks until pale and well incorporated.
  14. While constantly whisking, slowly pour in 1/2 of the hot cream.
  15. Pour egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan with the hot cream and place over low heat.
  16. Stirring constantly, cook mixture until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  17. Melt chocolate over low heat and whisk into crème anglaise. Cool and refrigerate.
  18. For the garnish:.
  19. Combine cherries and lambic in a medium bowl, and set aside until cherries rehydrate, about 15 minutes.
  20. Drain cherries and reserve lambic.
  21. Whisk lambic and cream together, and beat to form medium peaks; refrigerate until ready to use.
  22. To assemble:.
  23. For each serving, break up three cookies and set aside. In a 4- to 5-inch-tall glass (with a 2-1/2- to 3-inch diameter), layer 1/3 of the cookie pieces, a rounded tablespoon of the whipped cream, 1 tablespoon of the crème anglaise, a few soaked cherries, and a bit of the chopped chocolate. Repeat twice to make three complete layers. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  24. Note: After assembling your desserts, you’ll have some leftover chocolate cookies. We’re sure you’ll figure out what to do with them!
  25. Belgian lambics are becoming more popular and therefore more commonplace. Lindemans Kriek Lambic is the most widely available kriek lambic, and it can be found at most gourmet grocery stores and liquor stores.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1738.64 Kcal (7279 kJ)
Calories from fat 842.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 93.58g 144%
Cholesterol 740.85mg 247%
Sodium 1006.89mg 42%
Potassium 627.11mg 13%
Total Carbs 205.15g 68%
Sugars 127.32g 509%
Dietary Fiber 6.76g 27%
Protein 31.87g 64%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 232.6mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 277.41 Kcal (1161 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.93g 144%
Cholesterol 118.21mg 247%
Sodium 160.65mg 42%
Potassium 100.06mg 13%
Total Carbs 32.73g 68%
Sugars 20.32g 509%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 27%
Protein 5.08g 64%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 25%
Calcium 37.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 41.8
    Points
  • 49
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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