Painted Lady Restaurant Pastry Shell Stuffed with White Chocolate

Source: by Chef Mickey Vernon, Painted Lady, Norfolk, VA

Puff pastry shell
6 ounces white chocolate chips
7 squares bittersweet chocolate (or plain chocolate bar)
2-1/4 cups heavy cream (or Cool Whip), divided
3 tablespoons butter
Strawberries
Sugar

Fill puff pastry shell with white chocolate mousse. Top with chocolate ganache. Drizzle strawberry glaze on plate. Add berries for garnish.

White Chocolate Mousse:
Melt down white chocolate chips in microwave. Beat 1-3/4 cup heavy cream until stiff. Fold into white chocolate.

Chocolate Ganache:
Melt seven squares of bittersweet chocolate, 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 3 tablespoons of butter in microwave and mix.

Strawberry Glaze:
Cook down a handful of strawberries with water and sugar to taste. Puree in food processor.

Tips:
Cool Whip can cut prep time. You can use pudding instead of mousse.

Servings: 4

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