Part 1: Crimson Red Honey Granita
Ingredients
Method- 100g deZaan Crimson Red Cocoa Powder
- 70g Granulated Sugar
- 40g Honey
- 400g Water
- 40g Almond Milk (unsweetened)
- Add the cocoa powder, sugar, and honey into a pot. Mix until combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Mix and bring them to a boil, making sure that all the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Transfer to a heatproof container (low and wide) and freeze in a blast chiller if possible.
- Once frozen, scrape with a fork to create a crushed ice texture.
- Reserve in the freezer until ready to plate.
Part 2: Strawberries
Ingredients
Method- 1,000g Fresh Strawberries
- 150g Coconut Yogurt
- Clean and dry the strawberries.
- Slice them vertically into thin slices.
- Reserve them covered until ready to assemble.
- Refer to the assembly section below for further instructions.
Part 3: Assembly
Ingredients
Method- 120g Coconut Yogurt (for plating)
- 7cm Metal Cake Rings (for plating - 12 pieces)
- Acetate Strips (5cm thick)
- Beetroot Cress (for garnish - optional)
- Once all the components have been made, start lining the inside of the ring molds with acetate strips.
- Spread the sliced strawberries along the side of the strip creating a wall.
- Prepare all the ring molds a maximum of 1 hour prior to serving.
- Place the ring mold with strawberries onto the chosen plate.
- Pipe a layer of coconut yogurt at the center.
- Fill the center with crimson red granita.
- Remove the ring mold and finish with a beetroot cress.
- Serve immediately.
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