Valentine Berries and Cream |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is the best valentine cake from TOH, everyone has raved when I make this as they feel extra special. This is a scrumptious filled chocolate heart with berries and cream. Ingredients:
8 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares |
1 tablespoon shortening |
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/3 cup baking cocoa |
2 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided |
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved |
1 drop red food coloring |
Directions:
1. Line a 9-in. heart-shaped or square baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Pour into prepared pan, swirling to coat the bottom and 1-1/2 inches up the sides.
2. Refrigerate for 1 minute, then swirl the chocolate to reinforce sides of heart or box. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Using foil, lift from pan; remove foil and place chocolate heart on a serving plate.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to creamed mixture with milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add 1 drop of red food coloring if you want a pink tint to the top.
4. Gently fold two-thirds of the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into heart. Insert star tip #32 into a pastry or plastic bag; fill with the remaining whipped cream. Pipe around the edge of heart. Garnish with strawberries.
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