Le Noir
Mark Ainsworth ó Pastry Smart, San Mateo, CA

Makes 35 pieces

Ingredients for the chocolate squares:
1 C + 1 T cream, Organic Clover Stornetta Farms
7 oz. chocolate
1 stick soft butter, Organic Clover Stornetta Farms
1 T honey or corn syrup

Procedures:
Scald cream, pour over chocolate and mix until chocolate is melted.

Add butter at 100† F and mix until fully incorporated.

Add honey or corn syrup at 70† F and mix until fully incorporated.

Cast in a pan and allow to crystallize for 48 hours.

Ingredients for the tempered couverture:
1 lb. high-quality chocolate, melted

To Serve:
Cut chocolate into squares and dip in tempered couverture. Allow chocolate to set and serve.