MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST: Most “Memorable” Present

Jamee’s post of her very first Mother’s Day bling-of-gynormous-gems-present made us want to hear your stories! le•top blog would LOVE to see photos and hear about your own stories of the most creative, special, funny or otherwise memorable Mother’s Day present. Click here to submit your photo and story for a chance at some fun retail therapy: Win $250 worth (retail value) of le•top baby and kids clothes from our latest spring and summer collections!

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le•top Chef Series: Berry Sorbet Drops with Chocolate Ganache

…A Yummy Dessert in about 20 MINUTES!

Berry Sorbet Drops with Chocolate Ganache
Serving: Ten

INGREDIENTS for BERRY SORBET
1 lb. Frozen Berries*
1 cup Sugar
2 cups Cranberry Juice
*NOTE: If using fresh berries, you must strain the seeds.

INGREDIENTS for CHOCOLATE GANACHE
2 oz. Heavy Cream
4 oz. Dark Chocolate (semi-sweet) squares or morsels

Preparation – Berry Sorbet
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend together. Once blended completely, take the mixture from the food processor and place it in an ice cream machine. Once mixture thickens, place in freezer.
Preparation – Chocolate Ganache
Place double boiler over low heat with water in bottom. Once water begins to heat and lightly boil, place heavy cream and dark chocolate in upper boiler. Stir until both cream and chocolate are mixed and melted together. Be careful not to burn ingredients. Take off heat and set Chocolate Ganache aside.

With melon scooper or spoon scoop small balls of frozen sorbet and dip each ball quickly into the Chocolate Ganache mixture. Immediately place each chocolate-covered ball on a cookie sheet and sprinkle coconut flakes over top of each. Place cookie sheet with completed balls in freezer until ready to serve. Recipe Provided By: EatingWell.com

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