Tuesday, April 28, 2009

TWD: Chocolate Cream..tartless

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Yet another ramekinized version of TWD. I tweaked the recipe a little to cut the fat down by omitting the pie crust, the butter and substituted cocoa powder for chocolate. Strangely, when it comes to fillings, I can't add butter without having the thought that I'm eating a chunk of cold butter straight from the fridge...literally. I only made 1/4th of the recipe so I wouldn't end up with a bunch of whites or have to pressure my brother to help me finish it up..haha. My favourite part of this dessert was the pudding skin, which I scooped off and then handed my brother the rest. There was no pressuring this time!

Thanks to Kim of Scrumptious Photography for choosing this recipe, which can be found on her blog and here. Don't forget to visit the TWD Blogroll!
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20 comments:

  1. MartheApril 28, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    I only tried this without the crust.... And just a little bit. The rest went of to work together with the crust :)

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  2. Snooky doodleApril 28, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    interesting! however I would prefer it with the chocolate crust. I m a piggy :)

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  3. PamelaApril 28, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I thought about doing this, too but I was just taken by the idea of a chocolate crust. It was pretty darn yummy. Looks great, Steph.

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  4. JacqueApril 28, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Seems like everyone down-sized their tart. Maybe it's the impending bikini season looming on the horizon that's got us all thinking "too many calories"!

    Anyway, I thought the filling was perfect on it's own. Good call!

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  5. Katherine Roberts AucoinApril 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Looks great Steph and I like how you scaled it down size-wise and calorie-wise.

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  6. stephchowsApril 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I totally agree with the feeling to you are eating a stick of butter part!! And making mini recipes in ramekins is the best way to try something new without committing to the full on! Love it :)

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  7. La Bella CooksApril 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    A perfect sized portion! Looks delicious.

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  8. chocolatechicApril 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Wasn't the custard fabulous?

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  9. Mary AnnApril 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I think this is the perfect way to go. Yum!

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  10. vanillasugarblogApril 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I love a good custard. been ages, since I've made one from scratch

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  11. eatme_deliciousApril 28, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    I'm undecided as to how I feel about pudding skin.. Oh and I just finished up my massive report so will be sending you the scone recipe soon. =)

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  12. betty geekApril 28, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    That is an awesome concept! Less carbs! ;)

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  13. How To Eat A CupcakeApril 28, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Pudding skin?? Lol I've never known anyone who loved that part! Hehehehe, you're special! ;P

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  14. AudreyApril 28, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    I want to make Dorie's chocolate and vanilla pudding...but the skin? Ewwwwwwwwwwwww. I liked your eating butter analogy - that's kind of how I feel when someone gives me coffee with light cream in it. Keep ramekinizing...I would make tarts more myself if they didn't have crusts. :)

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  15. Ingrid_3BsApril 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Hey, tartless, hee,hee. So, what does your brother do with the egg whites?

    I guess you're not a big fan of Paula Deen Queen of the butter and deep fryer. I hope you haven't ruined things for me with your butter analogy. Nah, nope, still love me some butter. :)

    As usual great jog adapting the recipe to your tastes. I'm still trying to get comfortable with it myself.
    ~ingrid

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  16. ElyseApril 29, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    I like the pudding skin, too! Glad you and your bro were able to share this yummy dessert. And way to save a few cals by omitting the crust!

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  17. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Way to save calories! You've got amazing self control :)

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  18. KayteApril 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    My guys would go for this...a little bowl of pudding goodness? Yep, that would be a big hit around here...looks really decadent and lucious. I admire your willpower.

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  19. TeaLadyMay 1, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Your tartless tart looks rich and delicious.

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  20. AmyRuthMay 3, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Steph you are so smart to cut the recipe. I must rearrange my thinking to do just that as well. A savings of ones resources and calories for sure. Some of the recipes I find difficult to share after serving myself a slice. Cookies are much easier and less noticeable missing parts. he he
    AmyRuth

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