Showing posts with label chocolate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chocolate. Show all posts

Saturday, March 16, 2013

the french truffle {chocolate}

i do love the simplicity 
of a unfussed
truffle
no gild
or
frill
just quality chocolate
a bit of cream
a splash of cognac
a wisp of sea salt
and
butter
dipped and dusted


the french truffle
9 oz bittersweet chocolate (min 65%)
6 oz heavy cream
pinch sea salt
1 Tbs unsalted butter
2 Tbs cognac
*chocolate for coating and cocoa powder (or powdered sugar) for dusting

bring heavy cream and sea salt to a simmer over low heat.  place chocolate bits in a large bowl.  cut the butter into small pieces and place in bowl with chocolate.  remove cream from heat and swirl in cognac until incorporated. pour over the chocolate bits and allow to sit 1 minute before stirring.  stir until the chocolate and butter is melted and fully incorporated into the cream.  the mixture should be thick.  allow to sit at room temperature until it hardens enough to form into balls. 
using a small ice cream scoop, or melon baller, form filling into balls. roll them between your palms until they are perfectly round.  allow to sit out (or place in the refrigerator) until they harden up again. if you put in the fridge, allow to come to room temperature. 
at this point, you may roll them directly into the cocoa powder or powdered sugar.  i like to enrobe mine in chocolate. it gives them the rough exterior as well as helps preserve the delicate filling.  
to enrobe:
it is not required to use tempered chocolate for this particular truffle because you will be rolling it immediately in cocoa powder. it is however, important that you do not heat your chocolate to too high a temperature otherwise it will not harden back up properly.  using a microwave safe bowl, cook about 8 oz of chocolate pieces 30 seconds at a time in the microwave.  after the first 30 seconds, check the heat of the bowl. if it is really hot, you can melt the chocolate in its residual heat.  remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the chocolate. if it melts completely, then you are done. if it doesn't melt at all...cook for another 30 seconds...if it is almost melted, go down to 10 second increments and watch to make sure that it doesn't get too hot.
when you are ready, place a shallow bowl of cocoa powder next to your bowl of melted chocolate.  dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, then immediately drop into the cocoa powder.  coat it completely, then remove to a lined baking sheet to cool.  i do not recommend putting the truffles in the refrigerator before or after dipping (to harden) because it can cause the filling to expand and contract, and break through the coating.  they should do fine at room temperature to firm up. I do however,  recommend refrigeration for longer term storage.  
you can also freeze the filling (once you have them formed into balls) well sealed for up to a month.  remove them and allow them to defrost in the refrigerator, then come to room temperature before dipping, being careful to remove any condensation.

Friday, December 21, 2012

mayan truffle cake

in celebration
that today
 is
rather than
 isn't
i am sharing
a
special treat
to honor the mayans
who
loved chocolate
just as i 
mayan truffle cake for two
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon (plus more for dusting)
1/8 tsp smoked paprika
4 oz bittersweet (70%) chocolate--melted
cocoa powder for dusting
spray 2-8oz ramekins with pan spray,then line with plastic wrap.  set aside
pour cream in a bowl large enough for whipping.  add in the salt, nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and smoked paprika. whip to soft peaks. allow to warm a little (you do not want the whipped cream to be super cold for the next step). 
add about 1/4 of the whipped cream to the chocolate mixture and stir until it has been fully incorporated.  this will lighten the mixture a bit, which will make it easier to fold in the cream in the next step.  gently fold the remaining cream into the chocolate mixture.  if your cream is too cold at this point, your chocolate will clump up and not incorporate well into the mixture, so be careful.
pour into prepared ramekins, smooth down the top and place in refrigerator for about 2 hours or longer, if you have the time.
when ready to serve, invert onto serving place and dust with cocoa powder and cinnamon
serve with rich dark coffee

Sunday, May 6, 2012

raspberry-port chocolate spread

this morning
i raced to my favorite
ethnic grocery
for some reason
i had it in my head
that 
one year ago
to. the. day
sour cherries had arrived

the problem is
produce goes quickly
at this particular store
and
 once it is gone
it. is. gone

surprise...surprise
i was wrong
not
even 
close
3  months off
actually
however
they did have
raspberries
local
organic
&
a dollar a punnet
i couldn't resist

why should i?
raspberry-port chocolate spread
6 cups raspberries
3/4 c. port
3 cups granulated sugar
pinch salt
18 oz 70% bittersweet chocolate (broken into pieces)
place berries, port and sugar in a heavy, large pot.  cook over low heat until the berries break down.     remove from heat and strain in a chinois or medium seive (you want the seeds removed, but you want as much pulp as possible in your final liquid.  return the liquid back to the pot and simmer until it reduces by half (3 cups).  meanwhile, place the chocolate in a glass bowl.  allow the raspberry syrup to cool only slightly, then pour over the chocolate.  using a whisk or a hand blender, blend until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.  place in jars and keep in the refrigerator.

use on bread, sweet tea cakes, as a filling for cake, or just spoon it from jar to mouth




Friday, March 30, 2012

surprise filled chocolate eggs

i have always loved
those giant chocolate eggs
from italy
this time of year
they line the shelves
of my local
italian market

large and hollow
a handful
of small candies tossed in
the cavernous hole
wrapped in bright mylar paper
easter basket ready

the real joy
is breaking through
the chocolate shell
to see what goodies lay within

this year
i am giving the easter bunny
helping hand

 extra special chocolate
 filled with
toys and jewels
hand chosen
for each recipient

this one
for a little girl
 a milk chocolate shell
molded of tempered chocolate
                                   
dusted with pink luster
in a nest of grass

and...
this one

sealed shut
because 
it has a very special
surprise
for a lucky
young woman
made of bittersweet chocolate
and
dusted in blue
 
  imagine the 
joy
and
surprise
when
these beautiful eggs
are cracked open

trinkets
toys
and
jewels
tumbling
out
a happy easter indeed

if you want more details on how to make these
leave a comment
or
drop me a line at
fudgerippleblog(at)gmail(dot)com
*it is hard to tell, but these eggs are well over 12"...but this works with smaller eggs as well


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Thursday, December 29, 2011

walnut stuffed figs

we really didn't eat a lot of desserts
when i was a kid
usually
after dinner
a pot of coffee was brewed
and 
bowls of
fresh fruit
and
nuts
were heaved to the table
one particular treat
at holiday time
was
freshly cracked walnuts
stuffed into
dried figs

this year
i gave the treat a little update
by dipping the figs
in 
bittersweet chocolate
a sweet
with 
benefits
walnut stuffed figs
12 dried figs
12 large walnut halves-toasted


warmed honey and flavorful cheese
or
bittersweet chocolate-melted and tempered

using a sharp knife, make a split in the fig without cutting all the way through
like this
push a walnut into the fruit
like so
and close it up
leave as it, 
drizzle with honey and serve with cheese as a savory snack
or
dip in chocolate for a great sweet

Saturday, April 23, 2011

easter bunny


want the beauty of a
white chocolate
easter bunny
with the taste 
of 
deep brown
bittersweet chocolate
?

me too

which is why
dipped my 
bunny
in 
royal icing

now
 it has a
hard candy coating
and
looks like
italian pottery

i love it so much
it might never get eaten

Happy Easter


Friday, February 25, 2011

chocolate malted risotto

about last night...

hubster and i returned from our stay at a farm
watching lambs being born
bottle feeding those yet able to get their fill
eating glorious fresh food
hoarding
a small taste of what we hope our lives will be
soon
not the lamb part
but 
a reason to be tethered
to our home

as we rolled in
to our lives in the city
i felt a yearning
for something warm and satisfying
and 
chocolatey
to comfort me
in my passage from
what will be
to
what is
this
warm, creamy and malted
risotto
was like a warm woolly blanket
for my heart
chocolate malted risotto
1 Tbs unsalted butter
1 cup arborio rice
3 1/2 cups milk--warmed on the stove
pinch kosher salt
2 Tbs granulated sugar
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate--cut into bits
1/4 cup + 2 Tbs malted milk powder
1 tsp vanilla
heavy cream for garnish
cocoa nibs for garnish
additional malted powder for garnish
melt the butter over low heat in a sided pan large enough to hold the rice in a thin layer.  once the butter is melted, toss in the rice and stir to evenly coat the rice.  allow the rice to cook for just a couple of minutes before you begin to add the milk. increase the heat to low-medium.  add 1/2 cup of milk at first and stir until the milk is almost completely absorbed.  now begin to add the milk, just until it covers the top layer of rice but not more than a cup at a time.  allow the rice to absorb the milk, but come in to stir quite frequently. when the milk has almost completely absorbed, add the next amount.  after you have done the second addition, stir in the sugar and salt, then add the third addition.  cook until the rice is soft, but with just a little hint of a bite, you do not want it to be crunchy or chewy.  remove from heat and add the chocolate and vanilla. stir until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated.  serve warm with a bit of heavy cream and dusted with malted milk powder and cocoa nibs. serves 4.

Monday, February 14, 2011

happy valentine's day!


nothing says 
i love you
like
chocolate dipped oreos
except maybe
chocolate dipped oreos
in bed

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

chocolate love {home-made twix bars}

a few years ago
a friend of a friend said to me
regarding chocolate
if you could come up with something
that has
chocolate
caramel 
and a
cookie
i would totally go for that
and i said
you mean
like a twix?
and she replied
exactly like a twix
and i gave her
25 cents
and walked away

fast forward a few years...
i was digging through the freezer
and came across 
shortbread cookie dough
and figured
why not
i could take a twix
and make it just a wee bit better
using
fine chocolate
homemade caramel
and
a smattering of shaved sea salt

folks

this is 
good
this is
valentine good
this is
write 100 times on the chalkboard
"i love you more than chocolate"
in
penance
good
"twix" bars
1/2 recipe shortbread dough--rolled out, cut into batons and baked
1 recipe caramel--cooled and cut into batons equal to the cookies
tempered bittersweet (62% or higher) chocolate
flaked sea salt
let the cookie base cool, then place the caramel on top.  allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes so the caramel will begin to stick to the cookie base.  dip in tempered chocolate and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  sprinkle with sea salt, then place in the refrigerator to finish setting.  remove from fridge after about 10 minutes or so. serve at room temperature.
enjoy!


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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

happy heart cupcakes

i love it when i make things
that look familiar
but taste delicious

it is not so difficult
when making 
mock store-bought treats
for these
hostess like cupcakes
i used the recipe
i shared for 
homemade
ding dongs
found here
instead of loopdy loops
i made
loopdy hearts
from tinted royal icing
these are tiny
just one bite
so cute 
for a lunch box treat
or 
as an after dinner mint
  (just flavor your ganache or filling)
treat yourself to a
plateful! 

Sunday, January 9, 2011

gateau noir

this cake is actually named
chocolate nemesis
it is a wonderful invention
of the 
brilliant ladies
at
and it is simply
spectacular

i call it gateau noir
because
well
it makes me smile
gateau noir
is the name we gave
to a suitor
not mine
of a girlfriend
whom
in my retelling of the
20 year old story
lovingly prepared gateau noir
for her
in the hope
she would be his steady

had he used this recipe
he surely would have succeeded in his quest
gateau noir
(printable recipe)
(adapted from river cafe cookbook)
3/4 lb  70% bittersweet chocolate pieces
(please do not make this with nestle or similar chocolate chips--you will not get the result you deserve)
5  large eggs--room temperature
10 1/2 oz  granulated sugar
1/2 lb unsalted butter--room temperature
pinch salt (my addition)
1 tsp vanilla (my addition)
1/2 cup water
place eggs, 1/3 of sugar, salt and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.  whisk until the eggs have tripled in volume, and thickened. this will take a minimum of 10 minutes. in the meanwhile, place the remaining sugar in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water.  bring to a boil and let boil for 3 minutes.  remove from heat and stir in butter and chocolate...letting them melt completely.  allow to cool slightly then slowly pour into the whipped eggs.  whisk for 1 minute, if it doesn't fully incorporate in that time, use a spatula and fold to fully incorporate. pour into prepared pan. 
* to prepare the pan: use a springform pan and spray with pan spray...and then instead of flour, use cocoa powder to coat the pan, tapping out any excess.

there are two ways to bake this cake
to produce a creamy cake, a bit like pudding.  this is in tune with the original recipe.  in order to get this result you will need to bake in a water bath (place your prepared pan, wrapped in foil, into a larger pan that will leave a "moat" of no less than 1" on all sides.  fill the "moat" with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the prepared pan)--it is best to do this with the cake pans already    in the oven, to avoid spilling water all over the kitchen floor and into the cake batter.

 place prepared pan into a water bath and bake for approximately 35 minutes at 325.  the cake is done when it no longer jiggles, but the center still seems a bit soft. if it begins to pull away from the sides, it is over-cooked.  after 30 minutes, place your flat hand on top of the center of the cake, if it is no longer liquid, and looks as if it has a skin similar to that of chocolate pudding, and the cake doesn't jiggle, it is fair to say it is probably done.

option number two is to pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake it in the oven without the water bath at 350 for about 30-40 minutes.  the cake will rise considerably, then fall.  it will look like a fallen souffle and have a light crispy exterior with a dense chewy interior. i love it this way...it tastes just as good and is not susceptible to melting in the heat of summer.



Sunday, November 21, 2010

sweets

i have decided that dropping pies on the
 abandoned and soiled (dinner) table-tops
isn't going to cut it this year
so
i am having a 
sweets table
which means
i can't just serve pie
and there has to be a variety of tastes
creamy, crunchy, chewy, citrus, chocolate
warm, cold
and visual intrigue

apparently
feeding 20 people 
isn't stressful enough
as it stands now
my sweets menus is this

pecan pie
pavlova with lemon curd and cream
chocolate torte
shortbread cookies with almond glaze
clementines
assorted nuts in shells
figs stuffed with walnuts
homemade chocolates


holy smokes
as i see it written here, i realize
i've gone overboard
yet again

i have a brother
that is the picture of health
and nary a sugar or fat
shall pass his lips
except for these
my peanut butter cups
which i have 
formed into turkeys
in a post modernist
close one eye and look at it
 in a darkened room 
kinda way
peanut butter turkeys
(printable recipe)
molded chocolate oval cups
bittersweet chocolate ganache
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup +/- powdered sugar
piped chocolate "tail feathers"
fill the cups about 1/3 of the way with cooled but still runny ganache. place in refrigerator to cool completely.  mix together the peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar. add more powdered sugar to taste and to get the right consistency...like a firm cookie dough.  remove the cups from the refrigerator and place an mound of peanut butter on top of the ganache--forming a rounded top. cover with a layer of ganache and pop in the tail feathers.  let cool at room temperature or in the fridge if you are pinched for time.

Friday, November 12, 2010

holy grail

we landed in valencia, spain
and proceeded to the cathedral
first to see what is reported to be
the holy grail
we then
walked up the tower

207 stairs going up
and 
207 stairs going down

difficult, uneven steps

before we journeyed upwards
i noticed
in the corner of the cathedral square
a shop
called valor
which is an amazing chocolatier
and i knew my prize
for the journey

a holy grail of culinary sorts

would be
a perfect cup of chocolate
small and pure
from a single source
and almost too much to take
so chocolaty, and amazing
i had to order a bit of cream to chase it with
such an american!

i wanted to share this with you
if per chance
you are in valencia
and are looking for 
the holy grail

Sunday, October 3, 2010

poetic apples

i love october
mainly because of halloween
but also because of the promise october holds
the promise of dark cool mornings
followed by crisp afternoons
perfect for a walk
down country roads
the crackle of autumn leaves at my feet
and an irish knit to keep me warm
alas
promises are meant to be broken
when you live in southern california

instead of crisp afternoons
i find myself with crunchy granny smith apples
and rather than
 dark cool mornings
i have dark warm chocolate
sometimes a broken promise isn't all that bad

i don't have a recipe for you, as these are quite simple
but i do have a couple of tips

-use good chocolate--bittersweet or milk, whatever your fancy--but make sure it is good.  you can learn how to temper chocolate in the microwave, here
- if you make your own caramel--let it set and then warm when you are ready to dip your apples  i actually make my caramel in advance, let it set and cool, then roll it into round sheets much like you can buy in the store.
i like this recipe from the culinary institute of america
 i find it easier to drape the sheet over the apple than to dip it
-i roll the caramel apples in toasted, salted almonds, but peanuts and pecans are yummy too! i have found that putting the nuts under the chocolate, gives the chocolate something to grab, and also allows for festive decoration
-floral tape on the stick, covers a myriad of sins
and cute ribbon turns it from an apple to a present

you should go to your kitchen right now
and make these
they are delicious
and some might say
poetic

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

crispy-crunchy chocolate bars

mea culpa
i can't resist it
chocolate is so lovely
i can't resist making stuff with it
truth be told
i am sort of hoping that surrounding myself with chocolate
will perhaps make me sick of it
and then miraculously
poof
i become one of those people
who hates chocolate
and then
i become one of those people
who can't seem to keep my weight up
and then
i become one of those people
that gets stopped on the street and asked if i am a model
until then
i suppose i will just have to suffer
and so will you
again
mea culpa

hubster claims he hates caramel
unless of course
it is surrounded with bittersweet chocolate
and 
especially if it is surrounded by
crunchy, crispy chocolate
these are easy to make
if you don't have a chocolate mold
you can make these in paper cups
tart tins, candy cups,
or
you can form caramel into bars and dip in the chocolate
in the image of a popular bar found in the candy aisle

you can find a couple of good caramel recipes
and how to temper chocolate
in this post
for the crispy bits
which you can purchase at a candy supply store
 (cereal can be used in a pinch)
try this
if nothing else
you can make a grand
and eat it too

Thursday, September 23, 2010

chocolate roux--inspired by the movie chocolat

when i was in grammar school
i had a small chocolate business
with my sister
(and my mom--let's face it she did A LOT of the work)
we crafted
 bon bons, 
milk chocolate bunnies,
and lollies
when we probably should have been
doing homework

we did a good business
and i always thought i would grow up 
to own a fancy chocolatier
much like vianne's
in chocolat
although
if i am to  be truthful
i am much more
caroline than vianne
and not just because of the catholic thing
or perhaps
specifically because of the catholic thing
rules and ritual
thats my bag


except

 when i grow old
i care nothing about wearing purple
i want to be armande

confused by this post?
that can only mean
you haven't seen the movie

the movie that inspires
an army of chocoholics
and me
to rush to our kitchens
and create

for you today
a warm chocolate sauce with a bit of a kick
that becomes a bit chewy when it hits
the cold shock of ice cream

i know roux would approve
it is his favorite
is it yours?
spin the wheel
what do you see?
chocolate roux
(printable recipe)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup very dark unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup dark brown sugar--lightly packed
3 Tbs unsalted butter
2 Tbs corn syrup
generous pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
pinch chipotle pepper powder (you can use up to 1/4 tsp if you love it)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
place the cream, cocoa powder, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan. heat over low heat and continue stirring as it comes to a boil.  let it cook on a low simmer about 3 minutes..continuing to stir.  remove from heat and whisk in chocolate chips, chipotle powder and vanilla extract.  use while warm.
i participate in food 'n flix
each month we cook from our hearts
inspired by a great movie
this is also linked to sundays at one

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

green tea and chocolate cakies

while in culinary school i made a celebration cake
which i called sakura
(yes i name my projects)
 it had a cherry blossom tree
with a chocolate trunk and fondant flowers
it was coated in
green tea buttercream
i figured
it would be a good combination
green tea and chocolate

this was before it was
vogue
 to mix odd flavors

i personally considered it a bit gutsy
being
when i feel i am eating too many sweets and chocolate
i sit with a cup of green tea
to curb my craving

i have found
it to be a lovely combination
and what is better than
tea with cake and cake with tea?
green tea chocolate cakies
1 recipe of your favorite devil's food cake
italian buttercream icing
(printable recipe)
(if you have a favorite icing, use it and add the matcha)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
4 egg whites--room temperature
2 cups unsalted butter--room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbs matcha green tea powder
place egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment
combine 3/4 cup of granulated sugar with water in a heavy saucepan.  bring to a boil over medium heat and continue cooking until it reaches 235 (just before soft ball)
meanwhile, while the sugar is boiling, begin whisking the egg whites.  once frothy, "rain" in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.  whip to soft peak.
when syrup reaches 235, remove from heat (it will continue to get hotter and reach the desired 240f). with the mixer on medium speed, begin immediately pouring the hot syrup into the egg whites.  be careful not to hit the whisk directly.  once all the syrup is incorporated, kick the speed up to high and whisk until it cools to room temperature.
change the attachment from whisk to paddle, and begin adding butter, a few bits at a time.  once all incorporated and it looks like buttercream, mix in the vanilla and matcha green tea powder.
*if you like a more pronounced flavor you can add a bit more matcha, but don't be too heavy handed
for the chocolate glaze
(printable recipe)
1 cup bittersweet chocolate pieces
4 Tbs unsalted butter
1 Tbs corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
place the chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a microwave safe bowl.  cook in the microwave for 30 seconds. remove and stir. if it needs more time, do it in 5 second intervals.  do not let it overheat.  stir in vanilla.
to assemble
split your cakes in layers and fill with a 1/4" layer of green tea buttercream.  refrigerate if needed to firm up a bit.
place your cake or cakies on a cooling rack over a lined cookie sheet
pour the warm chocolate glaze over tapping the rack lightly to encourage the glaze to ooze over the sides.  use a clean offset spatula to fill in any bare spots. let the glaze harden at room temperature
decorate with a bit more buttercream
one last thing
congratulate yourself for eating something so healthy
(don't argue with me--green tea is good for you and so is dark chocolate)

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

bittersweet chocolate-orange ice cream

there is a gelato shop
in my town
that makes the most
insanely delicious frozen treats
however
it is also in a dark dingy corner
of a half vacant shopping mall
in a not so great neighborhood
and
it is pricey

one of the flavors they make 
that is just
to die for 
(literally judging by its location)
is  bittersweet chocolate-orange

i quite like playing in the kitchen
so i took to the stove
and came up with 
something 
creamy and chocolatey 
with just a slight
kiss of orange

and 
as a bonus
my kitchen is well lit
and in a safe neighborhood

i do hope you try this
if you start with good quality chocolate
this will be hard to muck up
Bittersweet Chocolate Orange Ice Cream
(printable recipe)
1 1/2  cups whole milk
1/2 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup light brown sugar--firmly packed
finely grated zest of 1 orange
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
6 oz bittersweet chocolate--chopped
1/2 tsp orange extract
melted bittersweet chocolate (optional if you want to have shards of chocolate in your ice cream)
whisk together the granulated sugar and the egg yolks in a bowl. set aside.  place the the milk, cocoa powder, brown sugar, orange zest and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.  temper the eggs with the warm chocolate mixture and pour it all back in the saucepan and place over a low heat.  continually stir until the custard begins to thicken to a consistency of heavy cream.  be careful not to let it come to a boil or simmer, as the eggs will curdle.  if you are unsure, once it has reached the desired consistency, pour through a sieve into a clean bowl.  in another bowl, heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it is quite hot.  add in the chocolate bits and whisk until the chocolate and cream are completely emulsified. stir in the orange extract.  let both chocolate mixtures cool down a bit, and then mix together.  place in the refrigerator to cool completely. if you are in a rush, place the bowl of chocolate custard in a larger bowl of heavily iced water.  stir until the custard is nice a cool.  freeze according to your ice cream maker instructions.
if you choose to add the chocolate shards, it is very simple.  melt the bittersweet chocolate and at the last stages of freezing, drizzle the melted chocolate in stages, as the machine is churning.  don't be too heavy handed.

i am participating in colors of the rainbow
for alphabe-thursday 
summer school
over at jenny matlock
this week
we honor the color ORANGE

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