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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151, Chris.Wiseman@ag.state.co.us
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (303) 239-4190, Christi.Lightcap@ag.state.co.us
Think It. Make It. Taste It. Win It.
Create for Cash at the Colorado State Fair
PUEBLO, Colo. – If you cheer for chocolate, enter the 2009 Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship at the 2009 Colorado State Fair.
Create your most decadent dessert with at least one Ghirardelli baking product (chocolate chips, bars and/or cocoa), and up to 10 other ingredients. This chocolate challenge--now a five year tradition at fairs--rewards winners with cash prizes, gift packages and winning ribbons.
The most mouth-watering desserts win! All types and kinds of recipes are welcome, as long as they are full of chocolate flavor. First and second place entries win $150 and $50 respectively. The top three winners take home a Ghirardelli gift basket, plus a prize ribbon, apron and award certificate. In addition, one random contestant will win a Ghirardelli gift basket.
Entries are judged on chocolate taste (40%), originality/creativity (30%), appearance (20%), and ease of preparation (10%). Ages 18 or older may enter; limit one entry per person.
The contest will be held on Friday, August 28, 2009; registration is now open with an entry deadline of Wednesday, August 26, 2009. It costs five dollars to enter and entry forms can be found at http://www.coloradostatefair.com/index.php?page=competitive_special_contests or by calling the General Entry office at (719) 404-2080.
The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs from August 28 – September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com .
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GHIRARDELLI WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Photo available by emailing Christi.lightcap@ag.state.co.us
8 oz. Ghirardelli White Chocolate*
4 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
2 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 egg whites
In double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate with liqueur and water; stir gently to blend. Cool until chocolate mixture no longer feels warm to the touch. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold cream into chocolate mixture. In large bowl with clean mixer, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Divide mousse among 6 dessert bowls or glasses. Chill at least 1 hour.
Makes 6 servings
*2 Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bars or 2/3 bag of Ghirardelli Classic White Chips
Optional Serving Tips:
Garnish mousse with fresh blueberries and raspberries, canned mandarin orange sections, or fresh strawberries.
Instead of orange liqueur, use 4 tablespoons raspberry, mint or coffee liqueur, or 4 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Fold 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger, 20 crushed gingersnaps or 20 chocolate wafer cookies into mousse along with egg whites.
August 13, 2009
Contacts:
Chris Wiseman, General Manager, (719) 924-0151, Chris.Wiseman@ag.state.co.us
Christi Lightcap, Dir. of Communications, (303) 239-4190, Christi.Lightcap@ag.state.co.us
Think It. Make It. Taste It. Win It.
Create for Cash at the Colorado State Fair
PUEBLO, Colo. – If you cheer for chocolate, enter the 2009 Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship at the 2009 Colorado State Fair.
Create your most decadent dessert with at least one Ghirardelli baking product (chocolate chips, bars and/or cocoa), and up to 10 other ingredients. This chocolate challenge--now a five year tradition at fairs--rewards winners with cash prizes, gift packages and winning ribbons.
The most mouth-watering desserts win! All types and kinds of recipes are welcome, as long as they are full of chocolate flavor. First and second place entries win $150 and $50 respectively. The top three winners take home a Ghirardelli gift basket, plus a prize ribbon, apron and award certificate. In addition, one random contestant will win a Ghirardelli gift basket.
Entries are judged on chocolate taste (40%), originality/creativity (30%), appearance (20%), and ease of preparation (10%). Ages 18 or older may enter; limit one entry per person.
The contest will be held on Friday, August 28, 2009; registration is now open with an entry deadline of Wednesday, August 26, 2009. It costs five dollars to enter and entry forms can be found at http://www.coloradostatefair.com/index.php?page=competitive_special_contests or by calling the General Entry office at (719) 404-2080.
The 2009 Colorado State Fair runs from August 28 – September 7, 2009. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com .
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GHIRARDELLI WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Photo available by emailing Christi.lightcap@ag.state.co.us
8 oz. Ghirardelli White Chocolate*
4 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
2 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 egg whites
In double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate with liqueur and water; stir gently to blend. Cool until chocolate mixture no longer feels warm to the touch. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold cream into chocolate mixture. In large bowl with clean mixer, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Divide mousse among 6 dessert bowls or glasses. Chill at least 1 hour.
Makes 6 servings
*2 Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bars or 2/3 bag of Ghirardelli Classic White Chips
Optional Serving Tips:
Garnish mousse with fresh blueberries and raspberries, canned mandarin orange sections, or fresh strawberries.
Instead of orange liqueur, use 4 tablespoons raspberry, mint or coffee liqueur, or 4 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Fold 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger, 20 crushed gingersnaps or 20 chocolate wafer cookies into mousse along with egg whites.
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