HEART SHAPED ,KAHLUA, CHOCOLATE CAKE , BOUND IN A RICH MAPLE MOUSSE, EMBOSSED WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES SOAKED IN VODKA

Ingredients

250 ml pastry cream
100 ml vodka
50 ml pure canadian maple syrup
fresh mint, garnish
1 / 6x6 chocolate sponge
1 cup strawberries, sliced
75 ml kahlua

Method

• Slice the chocolate sponge in half.
  
• Using a heart shaped cutter, or a pattern, cut 8 hearts. (4 per each side).
  
• Put aside.
  
• In a bowl add pastry cream, maple syrup. Gently fold in.
  
• Brush heart shaped cake with kahlua . Cover with plastic wrap and put aside
  Place sliced strawberries in a bowl, add vodka, stir and let sit for at least 15 minutes. You can soak strawberries over night if so desired
  
• Place a heart shaped sponge onto the plate, spread the mousse mixture over. Top with sliced strawberries
  
• Top with another layer of cake.
  
• Garnish with fresh mint .
  
• You can drizzle melted chocolate around the plate and the chocolate cake if desired.
  
• Serves 4.
  
  Recipes created by Executive Chef Frank Abbinante