Chocolate Terrine

This chocolate terrine is a rich and elegant dessert. It combines silky dark chocolate with hints of coffee and honey, finished with a light coffee cream and vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a refined dinner or a special occasion, every slice melts smoothly on the palate

Quick Facts

• Servings: 10–11 portions

• Prep Time: 30 minutes

• Resting Time: 24 hours

• Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

• 72.5 g dark chocolate

• 120 g pasteurized egg yolk

• 140 g sugar

• 12 ml coffee

• 30 g honey

• 140 g butter

• 85 g cocoa powder

• 240 g heavy cream, unsweetened, semi-whipped

Method

1. Melt the dark chocolate together with the coffee and honey until smooth.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the whipped cream.

3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend for 15 minutes until emulsified.

4. Gently fold in the semi-whipped cream to preserve lightness.

5. Pour the mixture into the desired mold and refrigerate for 24 hours to set.

6. Slice using a warm knife for clean portions.

Plating & Serving

• Serve a rectangular slice of chocolate terrine with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream.

• Pipe coffee cream to complement the richness of the chocolate.

• Garnish with delicate chocolate décor, micro herbs, or edible flowers for a refined finish.