Absolute chocolate from Madagascar with orange and Campari sorbet

This gorgeous dessert recipe by Andrea Sarri draws on the classic combination of chocolate and orange. The campari gives the sorbet a sharp kick that works beautifully alongside the dark chocolate.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Chocolate ganache

Sorbet

Crumble

  • 100g of flour
  • 100g of sugar
  • 100g of unsalted butter
  • 60g of almond flour

To plate

  • raspberries, dehydrated for sprinkling
  • 4 mint leaves

Equipment

  • 6cm ring mould 4
  • Ice cream maker

Method

1
To make the sorbet, combine the water and sugar and bring to the boil to form a syrup. Set aside to cool
  • 1.2l water
  • 400g of sugar
2
Add the orange juice and Campari and churn in an ice cream maker. Freeze until ready to serve
3
Melt the chocolate in a microwave then stir in the cream until combined. Pour the mixture into a 6cm ring mould and place in the fridge to set
4
To make the crumble, mix the flour with the sugar and butter, then knead in the almond flour. When the dough is combined and consistent, place in the freezer
  • 100g of flour
  • 100g of sugar
  • 100g of unsalted butter
  • 60g of almond flour
5
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4
6
Once the dough has frozen, cut into small chunks and cook in the oven for approximately 7 minutes, until golden
7
To serve, remove the chocolate from the rings by warming with your hands and place onto chilled plates. Top with the crumble, a quenelle of sorbet and garnish with freeze dried raspberries and a mint leaf
  • raspberries, dehydrated for sprinkling
  • 4 mint leaves
First published in 2015

With over thirteen varieties of fish on his menu on any given day, Andrea Sarri has made a name for himself as one of northern Italy’s most accomplished seafood chefs.

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