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Chocolate Ganache

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 8 ounces Oaxacan or other dark Chocolate – roughly chopped 4 Ounces Semi Sweet Chocolate – roughly chopped 4 Ounces Milk Chocolate – roughly chopped 16 ounces Heavy Cream Small pinch of sea salt Directions Unless purchased as small chips, coarsely chop the chocolate (a

Chocolate Discs

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Cacao Sugar – white or in the raw Cinnamon Directions Take your Cacao and soak them in some water for 1 minute. This small step allows the shell to steam when toasted making it easier to peel and get the cacao seeds. Using a Comal

Chocolate Candied Orange Peels

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Candied Orange Peels 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Directions Place all the chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil and immediately

Candied Orange Peels

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 4 Navel Oranges – cleaned and 1/4 inch cut off the top and bottom 3 cups water 4 cups sugar – divided Directions Peel the oranges vertically about 1-2 inches wide and 3-4 inches long (try to remove most of the white pith underneath). Bring

Corn Creme Brulee

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients (Makes 6-8 Servings) 2 ears sweet corn – husks removed and kernels cut 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1 cup fresh basil (reserve a few leaves for garnish) 8 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup coarse Turbinado