Dec. 13: Celebrity cookbook author Nigella Lawson share some dreamy dessert ideas for the holidays with the "Today" show's Ann Curry. 041213 Chocolate Cherry Trifle Nigella Lawson Serves 16 INGREDIENTS • 2 chocolate pound cakes (each approx. 12 ounces) • 1/2 cup black cherry jam • 1/2 cup cherry brandy • 2 cups bottled or canned sour cherries, drained For the custard • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids • 1-1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon milk • 1-1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream • 8 egg yolks • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon superfine sugar • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa For the topping • 3 cups heavy cream • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, as before DIRECTIONS Slice the chocolate loaves or cake and make jam sandwiches with the cherry jam. Layer into the bottom of a large trifle bowl. Pour over the cherry brandy so that the cake soaks it up, and then tip in the drained cherries. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to macerate while you make the custard. Chop up the chocolate and melt it; I do this on low to medium heat in the microwave, checking after 2 minutes, though it will probably need 4. Or you can stick the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Once the chocolates melted, leave to one side while you get on with the custard proper. Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan, and whisk the yolks, sugar and cocoa in a large bowl. Pour the warm milk and cream into the bowl, whisking it into the yolks and sugar mixture. Stir in the melted chocolate ...
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