EASTER SPECIAL RECIPES

EASTER SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA, NEW DELHI

DARK CHOCOLATE CINNAMON EASTER EGGNOG

INGREDIENTS                                            QUANTITY
Egg yolks                                                     4
Milk                                                             2 cups
Granulated sugar                                      1/3 cup
Finely chopped dark chocolate              1/4 cup
Unsweetened dark cocoa powder         2 tbsp

Cinnamon                                                   ¼ tsp
Heavy whipping cream                            1 cup
Chocolate liqueur                                     1/4 cup
Vanilla                                                          1tsp

METHOD
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together egg yolks, milk, sugar, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. When mixture is well combined and just starts to boil and bubble, remove from heat.
Pour mixture in a bowl over an ice bath and whisk for several minutes until cool. Whisk in cream, liqueur, and vanilla. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.
Garnish with whipped cream & cinnamon, chocolate and enjoy!

NUTTY CHOPCOLATE EGGS

INGREDIENTS                                        QUANTITY
White chocolate                                   500 gm
Chocolate color (varied)                      A drop
Choco chips                                           100 gm
Sugar                                                        50gm
Peanut butter                                        100 gm
Raisins (chopped)                                  10 gm
Walnuts (crushed)                                 10 gm

METHOD
Break white chocolate into small pieces
Melt on double boiler and strain. Divide into 3 batches
Mix peanut butter, sugar, raisins, walnuts and Choco chips
To every batch of melted chocolate add a drop of color as per liking and mix thoroughly
Now add melted chocolate to egg mould halves. Cool and demould
Take two halves and stuff with peanut butter mix.
Join both halves using white chocolate as adhesive.

CRUNCHY CHOCO COIOKIES

INGREDIENTS                                  QUANTITY
Unsalted butter                               360gm
Brown sugar                                      620gm
Chocolate melted                            400gm
Chocolate chopped/ chips              1300gm
Eggs                                                     6nos
Flour                                                   450gm
Cocoa powder                                  100gm
Baking powder                                  5gm
Orange zest                                        1 large orange, freshly zested

METHOD
Sift flour, baking powder and cocoa powder
Whisk eggs and sugar until pale yellow and ribbon consistency is achieved
Melt butter and chocolate in a bowl and set aside
In another bowl pour egg mixture to already melted chocolate into even consistency.
Fold in the sieved flour and chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Add orange zest for a little chocolaty tangy flavour. Add sugar as per taste.
Refrigerate for 20 mins.
Preheat oven to 350 degree C. Line the baking trays with parchment paper
Drop the batter into prepared cooking trays and press the batter to an even shape (with moist fingers)
Bake for 12-15 min or until the top of the cookies is cracked
Remove from oven and allow to cool on cooling rack
When set and cooled to room temperature serve with hot or cold beverage

FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAIT

INGREDIENTS                                                        QUANTITY
Vanilla Greek yogurt                                        2 cup
Vanilla almond Granola (or any flavor)       100gm
Walnuts, Pecan Nuts                                       40gm
Sliced strawberries                                          30gm

METHOD
Take a tall glass or your favorite mug, layer granola, yogurt, walnuts, pecan nuts and sliced strawberries. Repeat layers two to three times
For garnishing use sliced strawberries with nuts. Greek yogurt is needed for topping. And the tempting Easter dessert is ready to be served. You can also add some fresh strawberries on serving tray/ plate for decoration.