tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56534768271614209112024-03-13T12:31:46.853-07:00Lovely Chocolate MomentsLovely, Healthy And Delicious Chocolate Recipesmoler1http://www.blogger.com/profile/04827543018193913781noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653476827161420911.post-84456167408844349442013-11-20T14:52:00.001-08:002013-11-20T14:53:14.095-08:00Cranberry Chocolate Fudge Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This pie is an amazing desert option for your lazy holidays.<br />
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<b>The semisweet chocolaty flavours are balanced perfectly by the sweet and tart cranberries. </b><br />
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Make sure to use the best chocolate and good quality cranberries for best results.<br />
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<i>The recipe is described here:</i><br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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• Crumbs of 11 Graham Crackers<br />
• 3-4 tbsp confectioners’ sugar<br />
• 6 tbsp sweetened butter<br />
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• 1 cup chocolate chips<br />
• 160 grams heavy cream<br />
• ¾ cup walnuts or diced pecan<br />
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<b>For the Topping</b><br />
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• 350 grams cranberries, fresh or frozen<br />
• 120 grams dried cranberries<br />
• 1 cup sugar<br />
• 1 ½ cups cranberry juice<br />
• A pinch of Salt<br />
<b><br />Directions</b><br />
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Combine together sugar, crumbled crackers and melted butter and mix well. Place the mixture in a 9” pie pan and press down for proper setting. Bake in a preheated oven for 7-8 minutes at 375°F. Remove from oven and allow cooling. Melt the chocolate chips and cream in a pan and mix well.<br />
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You can simply microwave it for 90 seconds to get a smooth dark brown mixture. Apply this creamy chocolate mixture to the cooled crust evenly and then sprinkle some nuts over it. Refrigerate the pie for 1-2 hours for firming. In a separate pan boil cranberry juice. Add sugar and salt, cook for a while and then add dried cranberries and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.<br />
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Now add the fresh cranberries and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and chill. Use this sauce as a topping for the pie, chill and serve.<br />
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<b>Tips</b><br />
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Avoid bittersweet chocolates as the flavour is too strong to gel with the tangy cranberries which already have an acidic bitter sweet taste.moler1http://www.blogger.com/profile/04827543018193913781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653476827161420911.post-7536798621449835552013-11-20T14:30:00.000-08:002013-11-20T14:43:58.543-08:00Chocolate Truffle Sour Cream Bundt Cake<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hgX9NGZcPwE/Uo03FWSNeHI/AAAAAAAAATQ/Tx3bk5wB-dw/s1600/Marble_Bundt_Cake_with_Truffle_Centre_003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chocolate Truffle Sour Cream Bundt Cake" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hgX9NGZcPwE/Uo03FWSNeHI/AAAAAAAAATQ/Tx3bk5wB-dw/s1600/Marble_Bundt_Cake_with_Truffle_Centre_003.jpg" height="160" title="" width="320" /></a>
This cake is an amazing combination of
chocolate and sour cream.
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<span lang="EN-IN"><b>This cake is sure to impress your guests and is
definitely a party knockout</b>. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN">It is sure to add a whole new definition to fine dining. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">The recipe for this wonderful truffle cake is mentioned here.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-IN">Ingredients</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">2 ½ cups wheat flour</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">1 tsp powder espress<span style="font-family: Symbol;">o</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">1 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">350 grams unsalted butter</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">3 cups sugar</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">1 cup sour cream</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">1 cup boiling water</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">5 large eggs</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">1 tsp baking soda<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">¼ tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">½ tsp cocoa powder</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">2-3 tsp powdered sugar</span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">2 tsp unsalted butter<span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN">170 grams dark chocolate</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Sift together the flour, cocoa powder,
baking soda, salt and espresso powder. Melt the butter and beat until creamy. </span></div>
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the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and continue
whisking. Add vanilla extract and continue beating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add 1/3 portion of the flour mixture and mix. Add half the sour cream. Add another 1/3 portion of flour mix followed by sour
cream and then the last portion of flour mix. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN">Finally add the boiling water. Continue beating at every stage. Grease the Bundt pan with butter and sprinkle
some cocoa powder evenly across the surface. Add the batter to the pan and bake
in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes at 350</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">°</span><span lang="EN-IN">F. Allow the cake to cool slightly, sprinkle powdered sugar and it
is ready to serve.</span></div>
<br />moler1http://www.blogger.com/profile/04827543018193913781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653476827161420911.post-45792535096004323192013-11-20T13:57:00.000-08:002013-11-20T14:38:09.708-08:00Silk Chocolate Mousse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-US">The chocolate mousse is a quintessential
favorite among chocolate lovers. <b> </b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>The elegant and silky feel of the chocolate
melting in your mouth is breathtaking and elevating. </b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> The chocolate mousse can
be served up in cakes and other tarts but the silk chocolate mousse is best
eating in parfait glasses or wine glasses with a nice dollop of whipped cream,
chocolate garnishing and strawberries. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Serves:6</span></b></div>
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<li><span lang="EN-US">4 ½ oz/135gms bittersweet chocolate, cut
into small pieces</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">2 tbsp/28gms unsalted butter, cut in small
pieces</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">2 tbsp strong coffee or espresso (optional)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">3 large eggs, separated</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">4 tbsp / 60gms granulated white sugar</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream </span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US">In a bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar and
let it sit</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Whip the egg white in a separate bowl
till it is foamy</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>In another bowl whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft
peaks are forms and refrigerate</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Over a double broiler melt the chocolate
and gradually add butter and coffee to it.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Remove from the heat and let it cool
till the chocolate is warm</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">When the chocolate is just slightly
warmer than room temperature, slowly add in the egg yolks and one-third of the
whipped cream. </span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Fold the egg whites into the chocolate
mixture to lighten it and mix it gradually and fully and finally add all of the
whipped cream</span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US">Take mounds of the mouse and place them in
individual wine glasses or parfait glasses to be served with a dollop of
whipped cream and shredded chocolate. </span></div>
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