User Manual and Operating Guide

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Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 30 (42% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 2g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 1g
Chocolate Chip French Macaroons
These delicate meringue cookies are not the macaroons
that you’re used to. They make a beautiful presentation
on any cookie platter.
Makes 40 filled cookies, or 80 plain
Macaroons
2
⁄
3
cup almond meal
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
4 large egg whites
pinch sea or kosher salt
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ounce bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, very finely
chopped (about ¼ cup chopped)
Chocolate Ganache Filling (optional):
2
⁄
3
cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
pinch sea or kosher salt
½ cup heavy cream
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Insert the blade assembly into the prep bowl. Add the almond meal and
confectioners’ sugar. Process until ingredients are combined, about 10
seconds. Reserve.
Place egg whites and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using the Cuisinart
®
Cordless Hand Blender fitted with the Chef’s Whisk, whip whites for about
1 to 2 minutes, or until the whites are beginning to thicken and froth.
Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla and continue to whip whites
until they reach medium-firm peaks, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Very gently fold the almond/sugar mixture and the chopped chocolate into
the egg whites, taking care not to deflate the meringue.
Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a small-medium plain tip*. Pipe
nickel-size mounds onto the prepared pans.
Allow the piped macaroons to sit for 40 to 60 minutes before baking (this
ensures a smooth top to the baked cookies and a better-tasting final
product).
Bake the rested macaroons for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges just
begin to brown. Let the macaroons cool completely before removing from
the parchment.
If using, make the ganache filling while macaroons are cooling.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chocolate, butter and salt. In a
heavy bottomed small saucepan, bring the cream to just a boil. Pour the
hot cream over the chocolate mixture. Let sit for about 5 minutes, and
then, using the Cuisinart
®
Cordless Hand Blender fitted with the Chef’s
Whisk, gently whisk together to fully combine. Let ganache come to room
temperature, and then refrigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes until just
thickened.
Once the ganache has thickened, either pipe or spoon the filling onto the
flat side of half of the macaroons (about ½ teaspoon per macaroon). Top
with a plain macaroon.
*If you do not have a piping bag, you can spoon the batter onto the pans
instead.
Nutritional information per serving (1 filled cookie):
Calories 50 (49% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 1g • fat 3g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 5mg • sod. 15mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
The hint of spice in this pudding add a wonderful twist
on the traditional chocolate pudding.
Makes six ½-cup servings
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon sea or kosher salt, divided
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1
⁄
3
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups whole milk
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter