Chocolate Sponge Slices***
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 6 ingredients
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Hazelnut
High in vitamin E · 47 mg per 100 g, 393% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in unsaturated fat · 88 g per 100 g, 92% of its fatty acids unsaturated
- Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
- Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..
Nutrients per 100 g of “Oil, hazelnut”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Beat the mascarpone, sugar and brandy with a wooden spoon. Cut a sponge cake into little rectangles. Spread with mascarpone mixture and top with another slice of cake to make a sandwich. Lightly press together. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate with water. Remove from heat and before it cools dip the little sandwiches and coat on all sides. Use a fork to hold and a spoon to drip the choc. to cover all spots. Place on serving dish and sprinkle with the chopped nuts. Refrigerate to harden outside. Serve almost at room temp.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon