Chocolate Playground

Dessert oh! what a wonderful word. Dessert on its own always the highlight of my meal, but all the rave of dessert duos and trios well count me in. Close your eyes, I'm waiting.... cmon do it... no peeking ... Think not 1, not 2 but 3 desserts on one plate for you to satisfy your sweet tooth.  hmmm! Delicious!!!

Some of my favorites include cinnamon ice cream, apple crunch pie and caramel brittle or Peanut Butter pie with strawberry jelly compote  ( cmon PB+J how bad can that be)? and of course deconstructed strawberry shortcake. Lets break strawberry shortcake down so you get my drift
1- Vanilla Bean Shortcakes 2- strawberry compote 3- custard whipped cream  garnish with fresh strawberries and mint, this way your guests can build their own (I adore interactive desserts more on that later think ice cream bar turned into a trio).  I was faced with a huge dilemma and couldn't decide on just one chocolate dessert . So I created the chocolate playground.
Chocolate hazelnut mousse over crumbled cookies with a snap, crackle pop chocolate shards
Chocolate Brownie Ala Mode Ice Cream pop with peanut brittle
Cointreau Chocolate liquor shot with chocolate straw and orange peel
-Chocolate hazelnut mousse over crumbled cookies with a snap, crackle pop chocolate shard

Chocolate hazelnut mousse over crumbled cookies
Crumbled cookies:
15 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely ground
3 tbsp. melted margarine

Combine melted margarine and ground cookies, set aside
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse:
1 container toffuti cream cheese
3/4 cup delinut hazelnut spread
16oz. rich whip topping
1 tbsp.vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Whip cream cheese, salt, vanilla and hazelnut spread until combined and creamy set aside, Whip topping until soft peaks. Fold in chocolate mixture into whip. set aside
Snap Crackle Pop shard:
5 oz. semisweet chocolate, melted
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Combine melted chocolate and cereal in large bowl until evenly coated. Spread into parchment lined pan. place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Break into desired shape. store at room temperature
Assembly:
Line the bottom of desired serving dish with chocolate crumbs, top with chocolate mousse and garnish with fresh raspberry,chocolate shard and fresh mint. Refrigerate until serving

-Chocolate Brownie Ala Mode Ice Cream pop with peanut brittle

Chocolate Brownie ala mode ice cream pop with peanut brittle

Block of homemade brownie
5 oz semisweet chocolate, melted
1 container ice cream
lolly pop sticks or mini dessert forks
peanut brittle for garnish (I use Bakers Choice)
( optional, chopped coconut, sprinkles, chocolate chips)

Assembly:
Cut brownie into bite sized pieces, top with a scoop of your favorite ice cream . Set into freezer for 30 minutes.

Remove from freezer, place mini dessert fork, or lolly pop stick into ice cream scoop. Dip into melted chocolate to coat evenly garnish immediately with peanut brittle

Cointreau Chocolate liquor shot with chocolate straw and orange peel
Chocolate liquor
orange liquor
orange peel
chocolate cigar (presidor or shufra brand)

Take equal parts chocolate and orange liquor pour into glass serving cup, garnish with cigar and orange peel