
Meringues: Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 cup cocoa nibs* (about 2 1/2 to 3 ounces), finely ground in spice mill or small coffee grinder 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 3/4 cup egg whites (about 6 large) 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup sugar Chocolate chiffon cake: Nonstick [...]
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Original recipe makes 1 frosting for 1 cakeChange Servings 2 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioners’ sugar and cocoa, and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth, then [...]
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A delicious pie with a chocolate filling that is thick and decadent, topped with whipped cream. Makes one pie. Ingredients: 1 pie crust (pre-baked) 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 4 large egg yolks 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 1 tablespoon unsalted butter [...]
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2 cups blanched almond flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup agave nectar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan with grapeseed oil and dust with almond flour. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, [...]
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This decadent chocolate cheesecake only needs a few simple ingredients to prepare. Makes one 8″ cheesecake. Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter (melted and cooled) 1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1/4 cup white sugar 24 ounces cream cheese (softened) 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (canned) 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted and cooled) 4 large eggs [...]
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Ingredients 200g unsalted butter , at room temperature 85g light muscovado sugar 85g golden caster sugar 1 egg 225g self-raising flour 50g plain chocolate , 50-70% cocoa, roughly chopped 50g white chocolate , roughly chopped 85g natural colour glacé cherries , roughly chopped Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Beat the butter, sugars and egg until [...]
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50g butter , plus extra for the tins 4 large eggs 140g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g plain flour 25g cocoa ½ tsp baking powder 1 tbsp demerara sugar 75ml hot espresso or strong rich coffee 4 large egg yolks 75g caster sugar 125ml Marsala 200g white chocolate , half chopped, half grated 500g tub [...]
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An intense dark-chocolate filling topped with sweet-tangy cream. Crust: 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about half of one 9-ounce package; about 23 cookies, finely ground in processor) 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), finely chopped Filling: 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 [...]
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These have a finished, pastry-shop look but require astoundingly little effort. The stacks need to chill at least six hours, so get started early in the day — or the night before. 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, partially thawed 40 chocolate wafer cookies (about one 9-ounce package) [...]
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A sweet treat you can make this Valentine’s Day. Serves 5. Ingredients: 8 oz baking chocolate (chopped) 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/4 cups whipped cream Fresh Raspberries (for garnish) Instructions: Melt the baking chocolate in the microwave together with one quarter cup of the [...]
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