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White chocolate and butterscotch crisp terrine

Serves 8

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 20 minutes, plus chilling time

Cooking Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 x 100 g slabs Lindt white chocolate, melted
1 cup cream, whipped
200 g stroopwafels (Dutch caramel wafers)

Method

In a microwave or bain-marie, melt the white chocolate and leave to cool slightly.

Once chilled, whisk until smooth. Carefully fold in the whipped cream, keeping the air trapped in for a fluffy, mousse-like texture.

Line a terrine tin with clingfilm and spread with a layer of the mousse. Top with a layer of wafers and repeat in layers until the tin is full. Chill to set.

To serve, remove the terrine from the tin and slice. Decorate with fresh rose petals and serve immediately.

Cook's note: stroopwafels are readily available from delis and weekend food markets as well as selected supermarkets.

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White chocolate and butterscotch crisp terrine

Ingredients

Method