Chocolate Peanut Butter Terrine With Sugared Peanuts Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TERRINE

Steps:

• Make the chocolate peanut butter mousse--------------------.
• Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9 1/4-by-5 1/4-by-2 3/4-inch metal loaf pan.
• Line the pan with plastic wrap so that the plastic extends about 2 inches beyond the rim of the pan.
• Place the pan in the freezer.
• Fill a medium saucepan one-third of the way with water and bring to a simmer.
• Place the chocolate, butter and peanut butter in a medium metal bowl over the simmering water and melt.
• When melted, set the chocolate mixture aside, keeping it warm.
• In a 4 1/2-quart bowl of an electric mixer, using the wire whip attachment, beat the egg yolks at medium speed until wellblended.
• While continuing to beat, add 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a steady stream.
• Remove the bowl from the mixer stand and place over a pot of hot water.
• (The bottom of the bowl must touch the water.) Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until the mixture is thick and tripled in volume, and registers 140 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes on an instant read thermometer.
• Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk the mixture until it is room temperature.
• Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold in the reserved chocolate mixture.
• In a chilled stainless steel medium bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer set at medium-high speed, whip the cream and 2 tablespoons of the sugar until soft peaks begin to form.
• Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
• Carefully scrape the mousse/terrine mixture into the prepared terrine pan.
• Smooth the top with the rubber spatula.
• Tap the pan on the counter to eliminate any air bubbles.
• Cover the top of the terrine with the plastic wrap overhang.
• Refrigerate for at least four hours until set.
• Unmold the terrine------------------------.
• Unfold the plastic wrap from the top of the chilled terrine, and use it to lift the terrine out of the loaf pan.
• Invert the terrine onto a rack set on top of a cookie sheet.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the terrine.
• Glaze the terrine------------------.
• Melt the chocolate and butter.
• Whisk in the corn syrup.
• Remove the melted chocolate from the double boiler and let cool for about 5 told minutes so it can thicken slightly.
• Pour the glaze over the terrine, spreading it evenly over the entire terrine using an offset metal cake spatula.
• Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.
• To serve--------------------.
• Slice the terrine with a hot, dry knife into 9 even slices, and then again in half making a total of 18 pieces.
• Place 3 pieces of terrine on each dessert plate.
• Sprinkle with toasted peanuts over the top and sides of the terrine.
• Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls.

FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE TERRINE

Steps:

• Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting edges extend up all sides. Sprinkle with a third of the crushed cookies., In a large bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped topping. Divide mixture evenly among 3 bowls., To 1 portion of cheese mixture, fold in sliced banana; add to loaf pan, spreading evenly. Repeat cookie layer. To second portion, stir in melted chocolate and cocoa; add to loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining cookies. To third portion, stir in peanut butter. Spread over top., Freeze, covered, until firm, at least 5 hours. To serve, invert terrine onto a platter; remove plastic wrap. Cut into slices.