CHOCOLATE SLAB WITH CREAM AND RASPBERRY

INGREDIENTS : 

14 oz (400 g) semisweet (dark) chocolate

1 1/4 cups (310 ml) heavy (double) cream

4 tablespoon sugar 

14 oz (400 g) fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped mint, to garnish


1/3 cup (50 g) confectioner`s (icing) sugar, to dust




PROCEDURE :

• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water.
• Pour the melted chocolate over a large sheet of waxed paper and spread to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm).
• Let stand until set
• Cut the sheet into 18 rectangles of equal size using a sharp knife dipped in boiling water.
• Beat the cream and sugar in a large bowl until stiff.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place a rectangle of chocolate on each serving dish.
• Top with a spoonful of cream and a few raspberries.
• Cover with another piece of chocolate, more cream and raspberries and finish with another layer of chocolate.
• Decorate with mint leaves and raspberries.

• Dust with the confectioner`s sugar.

 Makes 6 servings


preparation 35 min + 2 hours to set