Chocolate recipes
No matter if you're single, married or anywhere in between, there's one thing everyone loves on Valentine's Day: chocolate. Some scientists and chefs believe chocolate is a potent aphrodisiac. But don't take their word for it; test this theory out for yourself with these 10 decadent chocolate recipes.
Chocolate Valentine Cake
What says “Happy Valentine's Day” better than a rich chocolate cake? Four-inch/10 cm springform cake pans are available at most kitchen stores, but you can also use a parchment paper–lined 8- x 4-inch/1.5 L loaf pan. Scrape all the batter into the loaf pan and bake as instructed; cut cooled cake in half to make the layers for a square cake.
Citrus Chocolate Biscotti
Candied mixed peel gives a familiar Christmas taste to biscotti, a wonderful partner to a cup of coffee.
Chocolate Truffles
These simple chocolate truffles flavoured with kirsch, the favourite Swiss eau-de-vie distilled from ripe cherries, is a perfect treat. You can use any fruit eau-de-vie, brandy or liqueur, such as Poire Williams, Cointreau, cassis or cognac. Use the best semisweet chocolate you can find.
Chocolate Valentine Cake
What says “Happy Valentine's Day” better than a rich chocolate cake? Four-inch/10 cm springform cake pans are available at most kitchen stores, but you can also use a parchment paper–lined 8- x 4-inch/1.5 L loaf pan. Scrape all the batter into the loaf pan and bake as instructed; cut cooled cake in half to make the layers for a square cake.
Citrus Chocolate Biscotti
Candied mixed peel gives a familiar Christmas taste to biscotti, a wonderful partner to a cup of coffee.
Chocolate Truffles
These simple chocolate truffles flavoured with kirsch, the favourite Swiss eau-de-vie distilled from ripe cherries, is a perfect treat. You can use any fruit eau-de-vie, brandy or liqueur, such as Poire Williams, Cointreau, cassis or cognac. Use the best semisweet chocolate you can find.
Banana, Chocolate and Cashew Spring Rolls
These sweet crispy spring rolls are excellent with mango, vanilla or caramel ice cream or whipped cream. Use the best-quality chocolate, such as Lindt, Callebaut or Valrhona. Sprinkle any extra chocolate and cashews over top.
Chocolate and Apricot Hazelnut Torte
The marriage of hazelnuts and chocolate is one made in heaven, as this super-rich and elegant European-style torte demonstrates.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Here's an all-time favourite: a classic cookie that's loaded with pieces of chocolate -- but without any artery-clogging trans fats.
Chocolate Griddle Cakes with Strawberry Madeira Cream
These rich but light-texture pancakes are made with real melted chocolate, as opposed to cocoa powder. As always, use the best-quality chocolate for the best results. Madeira is the famous mellow fortified wine of Portugal's Madeira Island in the Atlantic Ocean off the North African coast. Madeira, like sherry, comes in different styles and sweetnesses. Use a sweet Bual or Malmsey Madeira for this or other desserts. You can substitute cream sherry or white port if you like.
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
These rich morsels contain enough chocolate to satisfy a craving, but they also contain heart-healthy canola oil, making them a double health winner. Serve with low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt.
Ginger Brownies with Chocolate Cream-Cheese Icing
These decadent brownies with cream-cheese icing are ultra-fudgy and wonderfully special because of the crystallized ginger.
Molten Chocolate Indulgence Platter
This dipping dessert is so portable it doesn't necessarily have to be eaten at the table. You could serve it on the coffee table or even on a nightstand. I don't think you need much imagination to get where we're going with this one!
This Valentine's Day, share a little love with a scrumptious chocolate treat.
For more than 60 recipes to please the chocoholics you know and love, use our Recipe Search tool and type "chocolate".
Visit our Valentine's Day special section for recipes, relationship advice, gift ideas, fun e-cards and more.
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These sweet crispy spring rolls are excellent with mango, vanilla or caramel ice cream or whipped cream. Use the best-quality chocolate, such as Lindt, Callebaut or Valrhona. Sprinkle any extra chocolate and cashews over top.
Chocolate and Apricot Hazelnut Torte
The marriage of hazelnuts and chocolate is one made in heaven, as this super-rich and elegant European-style torte demonstrates.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Here's an all-time favourite: a classic cookie that's loaded with pieces of chocolate -- but without any artery-clogging trans fats.
Chocolate Griddle Cakes with Strawberry Madeira Cream
These rich but light-texture pancakes are made with real melted chocolate, as opposed to cocoa powder. As always, use the best-quality chocolate for the best results. Madeira is the famous mellow fortified wine of Portugal's Madeira Island in the Atlantic Ocean off the North African coast. Madeira, like sherry, comes in different styles and sweetnesses. Use a sweet Bual or Malmsey Madeira for this or other desserts. You can substitute cream sherry or white port if you like.
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
These rich morsels contain enough chocolate to satisfy a craving, but they also contain heart-healthy canola oil, making them a double health winner. Serve with low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt.
Ginger Brownies with Chocolate Cream-Cheese Icing
These decadent brownies with cream-cheese icing are ultra-fudgy and wonderfully special because of the crystallized ginger.
Molten Chocolate Indulgence Platter
This dipping dessert is so portable it doesn't necessarily have to be eaten at the table. You could serve it on the coffee table or even on a nightstand. I don't think you need much imagination to get where we're going with this one!
This Valentine's Day, share a little love with a scrumptious chocolate treat.
For more than 60 recipes to please the chocoholics you know and love, use our Recipe Search tool and type "chocolate".
Visit our Valentine's Day special section for recipes, relationship advice, gift ideas, fun e-cards and more.
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