Description
This Blueberry Chocolate Lavender recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and blueberries with the floral hint of lavender, creating a unique and elegant dessert sauce perfect for drizzling over cakes, ice cream, or yogurt. It is easy to prepare on the stovetop and can also be transformed into a mousse or frozen treat.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Mixture
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Chocolate Lavender Sauce
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Garnish
- Extra blueberries
- Edible flowers
Instructions
- Cook Blueberries and Lavender: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, dried culinary lavender, and honey or maple syrup. Stir occasionally and cook until the berries begin to break down and release their juices, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Strain Mixture: Remove the pan from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lavender buds and blueberry skins. Press on the solids gently to extract as much liquid as possible, returning the smooth liquid to the pan.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt to the strained liquid in the pan, enhancing the flavor balance of the sauce.
- Melt Chocolate and Cream: Add the chocolate chips and heavy cream (or coconut milk) to the pan. Warm the mixture gently over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve or Chill: Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Serve it warm as a sauce over desserts like cake, ice cream, or yogurt. Alternatively, chill the sauce to use as a spread or dip.
Notes
- Use only culinary-grade lavender to ensure safe and pleasant flavor.
- For a mousse-like texture, let the mixture cool completely and fold it into whipped cream.
- Freeze the sauce in molds for a unique frozen dessert treat.
