Aero Chocolate

Name: Aero Chocolate
Yield: makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 400 grams 64% cacao Manjari chocolate; 150 grams heavy cream; 50 grams liquid glucose (see Sources, page 309); 2 grams fine sea salt; 4 drops blood orange extract; 300 grams cold water; 2.4 grams agar (see Sources, page 309); 0.3 gram locust bean gum (see Sources, page 309)

December 9, 2011

This recipe was inspired by the idea of Aero bars. We wanted to replicate that honeycomb texture while creating something intensely delicious. This dessert achieves that. You can serve it with cookies or blood orange compote. The light texture melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more.

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