Posts Tagged ‘chocolate’
Ingredients:
1 cup of Blanched slivered almonds.
1 ½ cup of Packed light brown sugar.
2 cups of Shortening.
1 tablespoon of Water.
1 teaspoon of Almond extract.
2 x Eggs.
1 ½ cup of Flour.
1/3 cups of Cocoa powder.
½ teaspoon of Salt.
¼ teaspoon of Baking soda.
2 cups of Semisweet chocolate chips.
Directions:
1. Toast blanched almonds... ...read the full story
Ingredients:
5 ounces of chocolate, chopped.
1 cup of cocoa powder, sifted.
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
1 1/4 cups of water.
3/4 of cup heavy cream, plus.
1/4 of cup corn syrup.
1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
Your choice of cake, cut into bite-sized pieces.
Your choice of fruit, also cut into bite-sized pieces.
Directions:
Sift the cocoa... ...read the full story
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups of sugar.
1 cup of milk.
1 cup of chopped pecans.
½ cup of butter, divided.
½ cup of peanut butter.
¼ cup of cocoa.
1 tablespoon of light corn syrup.
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, cocoa and corn syrup.
Cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until the... ...read the full story
Introduction
Christmas recipe makes: 2 dozen
Calories per truffle: 65
Preparation time: 30 – 60 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Suitable for freezing
Ingredients:
Truffle Mixture:
chocolate, bitter, plain or milk 225g (8 oz)
double cream, 75 ml (3 fl oz)
brandy, 75 ml (3 fl oz)
or rum,orange liqueur, coffee liqueur, coconut liqueur
Rolled Truffles:
cocoa... ...read the full story
Introduction
his gorgeous Chocolate And Orange Cake makes a good alternative for those who prefer not to bake a traditional Christmas fruit cake – and it is really something special!
Christmas recipe serves: 16
calories per serving: 495
preparation time: 25 minutes
cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Suitable for freezing after step 5
Ingredients:
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Introduction
If the notion of chocolate is music to our ears, the dark chocolate morsels and rich chocolate cream that play together in this decadent dessert square are a symphony for the senses.
Ingredients
1 tbsp. (15 mL) instant coffee
1 tbsp. (15 mL) water
2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream
3 tbsp. (45 mL) chocolate syrup
3/4 cup (175 mL) powdered sugar
48... ...read the full story
Introduction:
This traditional Italian chocolate, nut, and fruit cake is a specialty of Siena, Italy. It is best left for a day to firm before cutting. If you can’t find candied apricots and pears, substitute dried ones. Panforte can also be made in a square pan lined with edible rice paper and topped with rice paper before baking.
Makes 8 servings.
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Introduction:
Not for the worried weight watcher, this creamy drink is pure indulgence but just right for after ice skating or sledding on a wintry day.
Makes about 1 cup.
Total time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup strong hot coffee
1 to 3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/2 cup cream, or 1/4 cup half-and-half and 1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened... ...read the full story