Tag: Chocolate

Desserts

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (LOW CARB)

INGREDIENTS: 2 x 400ml (13.7oz) cans full fat coconut cream or coconut milk *See Notes 2 tablespoons confectioners sweetener (or confectioners | icing sugar if not counting carbs) 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder pinch of salt (optional! About 1/4 teaspoon. Adjust to your tastes) 20 g | 2 squares 70% chocolate , shaved (optional for extra richness — or sugar free chocolate chips) extra shaved chocolate […]

Cakes

Chocolate, Olive Oil and Pinot Noir Cake

This one-bowl wonder is an adaptation of a cake I made for my brother’s wedding a couple of years ago. It’s rich and moist and lasts well in an airtight container. Here, I’ve added a rich chocolate icing and chunks of nougat to bump up the decadence factor for the festive season, but the cake alone with a sprinkle of […]

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Ingredients: 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 3 cups cold 2% milk 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Optional: Chopped nuts, chocolate […]

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Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding

Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 3 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped 1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounces thin chocolate wafer cookies (recommended: Nabisco) 4 large bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cups sweetened whipped cream Milk chocolate shavings, […]

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Chocolate Covered Oreos

This easy dessert takes no time and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Wondering about the coconut oil? It serves two functions. 1. It thins the chocolate slightly, making it easier to dip the Oreos. 2. It helps the chocolate set much more quickly in the fridge. It’s a win/win! We left it […]

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Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

“Oh yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Excellent served on top of hot flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more.” Ingredients: 1/4 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar […]

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Iced berries with limoncello white chocolate sauce

Ingredients: 250ml/9fl oz double cream 4 tbsp limoncello liqueur 200g/7oz white chocolate, finely chopped 500g/1lb 2oz frozen mixed berries (unthawed) Method: Put the double cream and two tablespoons of the limoncello in a milk pan, and heat it until just about to come to the boil, but not actually boiling. Take the pan off the heat and add the white […]

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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray3  (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened1 c.  granulated sugar2  large eggs1/4 c.  sour cream1 1/2 tbsp.  all-purpose flour1 tsp.  peppermint extract1 tsp.  pure vanilla extract1/4 tsp.  kosher salt1/2 c.  chopped chocolate, plus more for garnish1/2 c.  chopped white chocolate, plus more for garnish1/2 c.  chopped candy canes, plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS : […]

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Chocolate Éclair Refrigerator Dessert

TIP! Be careful not to over-beat the custard. Dessert can be made up to two days ahead. For an adult version, replace ½ cup milk with coffee-flavoured liqueur.  Ingredients: 1 ½ x 250g packets Milk Coffee biscuits 2/3 cup milk CUSTARD: 2 x 100g sachets AeroplaneVanilla Flavoured Dessert Mix 2 ½ cups milk 600ml tub […]

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Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder 4 teaspoons cornstarch 3 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 3/4 cup whipping cream Directions: Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, over […]