Throughout the deeper reaches of the Swiss and Austrian alpine valleys, German forests and Russian villages, traditional winter foods, preserving techniques and family recipes are handed down from grandmother to granddaughter (ot babushki k vnuchke). In the spirit of giving, Essentials’ Megan Chalmers has reinvigorated one of the finest European treats to help celebrate the Christmas season.

Mini Black Forest Cake with forest floor of chocolate soil, mascarpone white chocolate mousse, cherry kirsch jelly cubes, espresso gelato, chocolate twigs, candied cacao nibs, pine fronds and icing sugar ‘snow’

Black Forest CakeMethodChocolate GanacheMethodMascarpone White Chocolate MousseCherry Jelly CubesMethodTo serveMini-Black-Forest-Cake

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