PEACH CHOCOLATE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch cake or pie pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment paper and butter that as well.
• Pit the peaches and cut into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Arrange the slices in a pattern on the bottom of the pie pan.
• Combine 1/2 cup/100 grams of the sugar with 1/4 cup/60 milliliters of water in a saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture turns amber, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and pour this caramel evenly over the peaches in the pie pan.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg, and set aside.
• In another medium bowl, beat together the butter and remaining 3/4 cup/150 grams sugar until light. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Stir in the flour mixture. Spread the batter evenly over the peaches and caramel.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden brown and cake is set. Remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Run a knife around the sides, place a platter on top and invert the cake onto the platter. If any of the peach slices stick to the pan, lift them off carefully and replace them on top of the cake. Serve the cake warm or cooled to room temperature, with crème fraîche on the side.

Steps:

• 1. Snap the chocolate into pieces, then place in a heavy-based saucepan with the milk.
  2. Heat gently, stirring, until smooth, then remove from the heat to cool slightly.
  3. Beat the sugar and egg yolks in a bowl until pale and thick. Stir in the cooled chocolate milk, then strain back into the pan.
  4. Cook the custard over a gentle heat, stirring all the time, until it thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Don’t allow the mixture boil or it will curdle.
  5. Pour into a bowl and leave to cool, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once cooled, whip the cream into soft peaks, and fold through the chocolate mixture.
  7. Churn in an ice cream machine, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until it’s frozen.