Chocolate Crinkles Recipe

Chocolate Crinkles

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 pieces raw eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla essence
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup confectioners sugar

Cooking Procedure

1. Cream the butter in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer
2. Whisk the granulated sugar in and continue mixing for 2 minutes
3. Add the cocoa powder and melted chocolate then mix again for a minute
4. Put-in the eggs and vanilla essence then continue to mix until the texture becomes fluffy.
5. Add-in the flour, salt, and baking powder then mix again until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
6. Cover the mixing bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours
7. Remove the cover and scoop the mixture using 1/2 tbsp measuring spoon
8. Roll the mixture using your palms until the shape becomes spherical
9. Roll the chocolate balls over confectioners sugar until fully covered
10. Arrange on a baking tray with wax paper (each ball should be 2-3 inches apart)
11. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chocolate balls for 10 to 12 minutes
12. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down
13. Arrange in a serving platter then serve. Share and enjoy!

Crema de Fruta Recipe

Crema De Fruta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 pieces egg yolks
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 big can fruit cocktail (about 30 ++ ounces)
• 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups water

Instructions

1. Make the Sponge Cake by sifting the baking powder and 1 cup flour using a flour sifter. Set aside
2. Put 4 egg yolks in a mixing bowl and then beat until texture becomes thick.
3. Add-in 1/2 cup sugar gradually while beating the egg
4. Slowly add the sifted flour and baking powder mixture. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
5. Combine 1 cup milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a sauce pan then cook until butter melts
6. Pour the cooked mixture (milk, butter, vanilla extract) into the mixing bowl and mix with the existing concoction until evenly distributed
7. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit
8. Pour the combined mixtures in a baking pan then bake for 23 minutes or until sponge cake is ready. Set aside.
9. Make the simple syrup by heating a saucepan and placing 1/4 cup sugar.
10. Add 1/4 cup of water immediately and cook until the sugar completely dissolves then let cool for a few minutes
11. Pour the simple syrup on top of the sponge cake and thens spread. (I spread the syrup using a brush)
12. Make the custard by combining 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 3 cups milk in a saucepan then cook while stirring until the mixture thickens
13. Put half of the cooked mixture on the bowl where the 4 egg yolks are placed and then mix well
14. Put everything back in the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients. Mix until texture is thick enough (this is now the custard)
15. Apply the layer of custard evenly on top of the Sponge cake
16. Drain the liquid concentrate from the fruit cocktail and set aside.
17. Arrange all the fruits on top of the custard layer. Make sure to place them evenly
18. Dilute the gelatin in 2 cups of water
19. Heat the saucepan then pour the diluted gelatin and fruit cocktail concentrate and bring to a boil
20. Immediately after boiling, turn off the heat and let cool down until temperature is a little above normal room temperature
21. Pour the gelatin mixture on top of the fruit cocktail layer
22. Refrigerate (preferably overnight)