Lemon and Dark Chocolate?

ladymoanalot · 27-04-2013, 13:24

I have just made a Croquembouche with Lemon creme patissiere in. I made a dark chocolate sauce but I am now a little concerned that lemon and chocolate will not be a good combination?

What does everyone reckon?

jojo01 · 27-04-2013, 13:30

I think it will be fine - the richness of the chocolate will cut through the tartness of the lemon. I'd only do a light drizzle of the chocolate sauce though rather than swamp it!

What time shall I come over?

ladymoanalot · 27-04-2013, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

I think it will be fine - the richness of the chocolate will cut through the tartness of the lemon. I'd only do a light drizzle of the chocolate sauce though rather than swamp it!

What time shall I come over?

About 7?

it is my dads 60th and i am really proud of this croquembouche. I had never made one before today!

jojo01 · 27-04-2013, 13:42

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Originally Posted by ladymoanalot

About 7?

it is my dads 60th and i am really proud of this croquembouche. I had never made one before today!

In which case, I won't gatecrash the family party but do keep some aside for me.

You should indeed feel proud, I think creating something special in the kitchen for someone you love is fantastic.

ladymoanalot · 27-04-2013, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

In which case, I won't gatecrash the family party but do keep some aside for me.

You should indeed feel proud, I think creating something special in the kitchen for someone you love is fantastic.

Bit sad now. the humidity has made my sugar spun go sticky and dissolve might have to do some more and put some more on

jojo01 · 27-04-2013, 13:53

Ooh, that's brave. I've never tried doing spun sugar before (mainly because I'd have a heck of a mess to clean up afterwards!)

Orangemaid · 27-04-2013, 14:46

sounds nice OP..shall i bring my lasagne

Espresso · 27-04-2013, 15:27

I often make profiteroles and stuff some of them with cream and some with lemon mousse, then have dark chocolate sauce drizzled over them all.
Always seems to go down well. Lemon and chocolate is a lovely flavour combination, I think.

27-04-2013, 13:24	#1
ladymoanalot Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rotherham Posts: 21,505	Lemon and Dark Chocolate? I have just made a Croquembouche with Lemon creme patissiere in. I made a dark chocolate sauce but I am now a little concerned that lemon and chocolate will not be a good combination? What does everyone reckon?

27-04-2013, 13:30	#2
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	I think it will be fine - the richness of the chocolate will cut through the tartness of the lemon. I'd only do a light drizzle of the chocolate sauce though rather than swamp it! What time shall I come over?

27-04-2013, 13:38	#3
ladymoanalot Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rotherham Posts: 21,505	Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 I think it will be fine - the richness of the chocolate will cut through the tartness of the lemon. I'd only do a light drizzle of the chocolate sauce though rather than swamp it! What time shall I come over? About 7? it is my dads 60th and i am really proud of this croquembouche. I had never made one before today!

27-04-2013, 13:42	#4
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Quote: Originally Posted by ladymoanalot About 7? it is my dads 60th and i am really proud of this croquembouche. I had never made one before today! In which case, I won't gatecrash the family party but do keep some aside for me. You should indeed feel proud, I think creating something special in the kitchen for someone you love is fantastic.

27-04-2013, 13:48	#5
ladymoanalot Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rotherham Posts: 21,505	Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 In which case, I won't gatecrash the family party but do keep some aside for me. You should indeed feel proud, I think creating something special in the kitchen for someone you love is fantastic. Bit sad now. the humidity has made my sugar spun go sticky and dissolve might have to do some more and put some more on

27-04-2013, 13:53	#6
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Ooh, that's brave. I've never tried doing spun sugar before (mainly because I'd have a heck of a mess to clean up afterwards!)

27-04-2013, 14:46	#7
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	sounds nice OP..shall i bring my lasagne

27-04-2013, 15:27	#8
Espresso Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,127	I often make profiteroles and stuff some of them with cream and some with lemon mousse, then have dark chocolate sauce drizzled over them all. Always seems to go down well. Lemon and chocolate is a lovely flavour combination, I think.

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