This Magic Flower Dessert Is Practically A Work Of Art!

Ann Reardon of How to Cook That has brought us another amazing, magical recipe. Over 5 million people have tuned into this video because this dessert is much more than what meets the eye. The "magic chocolate flower dessert" was first introduced by chef Joaquim Sousa. Thanks to Ann's skillful expertise, you can learn to make it at home. So what's so magical about this dish? When custard is poured into the bowl, the chocolate flower petals begin to unfurl to reveal a delicious chocolate macaron and berry center. To see more from Ann, check out her optical illusion Coca-Cola cake tutorial.

No doubt making the dessert in its entirety requires more than a beginner's skill level in baking. However, making the petal casing is pretty simple. All it requires is tempered chocolate, a knife, and your refrigerator. With the petal recipe, you place anything you want at the center, like an easy mini cupcake, a peanut butter cup, or a store-bought macaron.

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