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#ChocolateChallenge
Level: somewhere between an amatuer and Pro
Technical Focus : Meringue folding. Emulsification, cocoa layering and precision baking.
This is my go-to chocolate creation-simple in ingredients, sophisticated in execution. Crafted with only 6 ingredients, this gluten free torte transforms dark chocolate into a mousse-like marvel with a crackly crust and a tender, sunken heart. It’s a dessert that adapts to the moment : dressed down with a dusting of cocoa or elevated with whipped ganache, citrus zest or a veil of ruby chocolate.
I chose this dish because it reflects what chocolate does best- evoke emotion, texture and depth with minimal intervention. The absence of flour lets the chocolate speak louder and the whipped meringue brings air and elegance. It’s a study in restraint and richness.
Whether plated elaborately or simply served solo, this torte honours chocolates legacy while inviting new interpretations.
Ingredients :
300g dark chocolate
140g butter
8 eggs, seperated
200g white sugar
40g cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
Techniques applied : Bain-marie melting
Meringue aeration
Gentle folding for mousse texture
Controlled baking for crust and collaps
It is bold, personal and versitile. A gluten-free tribute to chocolates purest form – no shortcuts, no compramises.
Mercedes Delgado de Miguel, Lana Mihajlović y4 más-
Qué buena pinta tiene. Tiene que estar buenísimo.
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Stagier
The way you describe the contrast between the crackly crust and the tender, sunken center makes me want to grab a fork immediately.
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Scoolinary Team
Wow Chef Judy — this post is a chocolate masterclass wrapped in elegance. Your process shots are as clear and deliberate as your final result: that crackly top and molten heart are the mark of someone who *truly* understands their medium.
✨ The restraint in ingredients, the focus on texture, and the emotional connection you draw from chocolate — it’s all there. Have you considered plating this torte with something textural for contrast? A crisp tuile, perhaps?
You’ve raised the bar, Scoolinar. Please share it on your stories and tag us @Scoolinary_en — the world deserves to see this one. 🍫👏
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