{"id":2445,"date":"2022-12-19T15:19:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/food\/?p=2445"},"modified":"2022-12-19T15:19:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:19:46","slug":"chocolate-and-brandy-shots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiveminutesspare.com\/food\/chocolate-and-brandy-shots\/desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate and brandy shots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is made possible by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/\">BBC<\/a> Foods!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-ingredients__heading gel-double-pica\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list\">\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">200g\/7oz\u00a0dark chocolate\u00a0(approx. 52% cocoa solids)<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">2 tbsp\u00a0brandy<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">150ml\/\u00bc pint pouring\u00a0double cream<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-item\">250g\/9oz full-fat\u00a0mascarpone\u00a0cheese, at room temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-method__heading gel-double-pica\">Method<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"recipe-method__list\">\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Remove 2 squares of chocolate and finely grate them. Set aside for the garnish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Break the remaining chocolate into a pan, pour in the brandy and cream.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"recipe-method__list\">\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Set aside to cool slightly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Spoon the mascarpone into a large bowl. Stir well so it is a smooth paste.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Then gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Pour into your shot glasses or espresso cups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Sprinkle the grated chocolate on top and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe-method__list-item\">\n<p class=\"recipe-method__list-item-text\">Serve chilled.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Banner and Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/\">BBC<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients 200g\/7oz\u00a0dark chocolate\u00a0(approx. 52% cocoa solids) 2 tbsp\u00a0brandy 150ml\/\u00bc pint pouring\u00a0double cream 250g\/9oz full-fat\u00a0mascarpone\u00a0cheese, at room temperature Method Remove 2 squares of chocolate and finely grate them. Set aside for the garnish. Break the remaining chocolate into a pan, pour in the brandy and cream. 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