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Chocolate Pizza




Source of Recipe


Restaurant: Coffee Cottage


Recipe Introduction


Delicious and clever, John Caluda's version of pizza has a chocolate crust and fruit toppings. The crust portion may be made a day ahead, because it must be cold and firm when used.


List of Ingredients




Crust
2 cups (4 sticks) butter at room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
12 eggs
1 cup cocoa
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
Toppings
1 cup Grand Marnier
3/4 cup raspberry jam or sauce
6 peaches, peeled and sliced
6 kiwi, peeled and sliced
2 cups strawberries, hulled
1 cup raspberries or blackberries
1 cup blueberries
2 ounces white chocolate, shaved
1 cup almonds, roasted and chopped


Recipe



To make the crust: Preheat the oven to 250 F. Coat two 12-inch tortes or layer cake pans with vegetable spray or butter. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the butter and sugar, and cream with the paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy. Turn the mixer to low speed. In a small bowl beat the eggs with a fork by hand to break them up, then beat into the mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn the mixer to medium speed and sift in the cocoa, scraping the bowl often.
In a small, heavy pan over gently simmering water melt the chocolate (alternatively, melt the chocolate in a microwave for 1 minute in most). Gently beat it into the batter. Spread the batter into the pans and bake for 1 hour, or until slightly firm. This will not feel like a traditional cake: It will still feel soft, but will firm up when cooled. When cool, remove the cake from the pan, then flip it back over so that it is right side up.
To prepare the toppings: Place each fruit in a separate small bowl and drizzle with Grand Marnier. Set aside to soak at least 1 hour.
To assemble: Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam or sauce over the top of the chocolate crust. Spread the peach, kiwi and strawberry slices from the middle of the pie outward, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with fresh raspberries or blackberries and the soaked blueberries. Sprinkle with white chocolate shavings and sprinkle a circle of crushed almonds around the rim. You can serve it in a cardboard pizza box.