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1 hour 20 minutes

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14 minutes

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Chocolate waffles with miso chocolate

25 minutes

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Spiced dates

4-ingredient chocolate truffles

Serves Makes approximately 45

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes, plus 2 -3 hours freezing time

Cooking Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

500 g dark chocolate (at least 60%)
1½ cups double cream
2 T unsalted butter
60 g unsweetened cocoa powder

Method

1. Line a 20 x 20cm baking sheet with greaseproof paper.

2. Chop the chocolate into small pieces – this is important to ensure it melts easily. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

3. Place the cream and butter in a saucepan and heat until it starts to steam, but not boil. Pour the hot cream and butter over the chocolate, and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Be patient – as you stir, it will all melt!

4. Pour the chocolate ganache into the prepared baking sheet. Spread evenly using a palette knife or rubber spatula, keeping the surface as smooth as possible. Freeze for 2–3 hours to set the chocolate.

5. Remove the chocolate from the freezer and mark 2 x 2 cm squares using a knife, using a ruler or estimating. Cut the chocolate into squares using a hot knife (dip the knife into hot water, then wipe it off using a clean kitchen towel).

6. Using a sieve, dust the cocoa powder over the chocolate squares. Serve alongside your favourite hot beverage, or just enjoy as is.

Cook’s note: Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. Feel free to jazz these up with your favourite liqueur, or a double shot of espresso – they can be added to the cream as it heats up.

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Photograph: Jan Ras

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