Tag: chocolate recipes

A slice of this Decadent 2 Layer Orange Nutella Cheesecake is topped with fresh oranges and toasted hazelnuts.

Decadent 2 Layer Orange Nutella Cheesecake

This deliciously Decadent 2 Layer Orange Nutella Cheesecake features swirled layers of vanilla orange cream and chocolate hazelnut cheesecake batter with a dark chocolate crust. Fresh orange slices lend a pop of clean, tartness that help balance this rich dessert. If chocolate, orange and cheesecake are among your list of […]

A tray of these Truly Decadent 5-Ingredient Hazelnut Truffles sits neatly surrounded by whole and crushed toasted hazelnuts

Truly Decadent 5-Ingredient Hazelnut Truffles

These Truly Decadent 5-Ingredient Hazelnut Truffles are the simplest candies to make. Dark chocolate, cream and a touch of Frangelico hazelnut liqueur or extract make up the base of these delectable chocolates. Add ground, toasted hazelnuts to the mix for an extra lovely surprise. This gourmet chocolate truffle recipe is […]

A tray of these Easy 4-Ingredient Minze Patties. Some of the peppermint patty candies are dipped in dark chocolate, others in white chocolate. Candy cane sprinkles decorate the tops.

Easy 4-Ingredient Minze Patties

These Easy 4-Ingredient Minze Patties feature a soft, peppermint cream center and are coated in dark or white chocolate. Top with crushed peppermint sticks for a festive touch around the holidays; however, these candies can be made and enjoyed all year. Although this version gets its cool, peppermint flavor from […]

A closeup shot of this Decadent 5-Ingredient Whipped Ganache Pie. A crisp chocolate cookie crust, rich, whipped dark chocolate ganache is finished with a dallop of sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa nibs.

Decadent 5-Ingredient Whipped Ganache Pie

This Decadent 5-Ingredient Whipped Ganache Pie delivers big, bold chocolate flavor without being too sweet. The fact that it only requires a few ingredients and whips up in no time will make this chocolate pie your new favorite summer dessert. The cookie crust for this pie is made from Nabisco […]

Cups of Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse topped with fresh strawberries, oranges and pistachios sit pretty on a serving tray.

Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse

This Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse is delicate and light with subtle notes of fresh citrus and a hint of black pepper. The white chocolate and cheese bring added stability and richness to this mousse, without compromising texture. And this white chocolate mousse recipe holds up well overnight – making it […]

A beautiful serving tray sits in the center of a pristine blanket of freshly fallen snow. Against the cool, crisp color of the while snow, sits this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole. The richness of the chocolate cake layers, almond buttercream and chocolate ganache finished with toasted almond slices is stunning.

Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole

Rich chocolate layers with a delicate crumb, a light almond buttercream and an amaretto infused ganache make this Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole worth the effort and the wait. Decadent Chocolate Gateau Nicole…..What’s in a name? By now, you know I border on saccharine sentimental. This cake is named in honor […]

A winter wonderland setting in the forest. A squirrel has gathered a large pile of Easy 5-Ingredient Black Currant Chocolate Truffles

Easy 5-Ingredient Black Currant Chocolate Truffles

These Easy 5-Ingredient Black Currant Chocolate Truffles balance their richness with a subtle hint of cinnamon and the bright, citrus-like notes of black currants. This little fella wanted to “squirrel” them away all for himself. I get it. Once you have one, you’ll want to do the same. The right […]

Rows of Authentic Darn Good Dammsugare Pastries are lined up. A moist cake center log is rolled in marzipan and the ends are dipped in chocolate.

Authentic Darn Good Dammsugare Pastries

Dammsugare!  No, I did not just cuss you on the sly.  I also did not just announce my purchase of a vacuum cleaner (dammsugare is the Swedish word for vacuum).  Iโ€™m talking about Authentic Darn Good Dammsugare Pastries. This traditional Swedish dessert is not only fun to say and pretty to […]