Chocolate Truffle Gateau with Black Cherries and White Chocolate Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Decadent Chocolate Truffle Gateau with Black Cherries and White Chocolate Sauce recipe for you to indulge in

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

135 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

560

Sugar

25g

Fat

44g

This Chocolate Truffle Gateau with Black Cherries and White Chocolate Sauce is a dessert designed to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with every bite. The rich, chocolatey flavor of the gateau pairs perfectly with the fruity tartness of black cherries, while the white chocolate sauce adds a smooth sweetness to the dessert. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a sweet treat after dinner, this recipe has everything you need to indulge in your cravings.

Instructions

1.	Melt the chocolate using double boiler method and allow it to cool slightly.
2.	Whip double cream until thick and add melted chocolate and stir together.
3.	Cut the sponge cake base into two and brush one side with the favourite liqueur.
4.	Spread the chocolate mixture between both halves and on top as well.
5.	Leave in the fridge for approximately 1-2 hours for the chocolate to set.
6.	Melt the white chocolate and slowly whisk in the water to make a smooth sauce.
7.	Serve the gateau with black cherries and drizzle some white chocolate sauce on top.

PROS

This chocolatey dessert is rich and indulgent, perfect to satisfy your craving for something sweet.

The cherries are a great source of antioxidants that can improve heart health and may reduce inflammation.

CONS

This recipe has high calories and fat content.
It should be enjoyed in moderation and within a balanced diet.

The dessert requires at least an hour or two of refrigeration to set the chocolate mixture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherries are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.
Dark chocolate which is used in this recipe contains antioxidants that can reduce inflammation, improve heart health and control blood sugar levels.

	9 ounces dark chocolate
	13 ounces whipped double cream
	1 half inch sponge cake base , plain or 1 chocolate
	1 dash favourite liqueur
	24 black cherries
	2 1/2 ounces white chocolate
	2 ounces water