Chocolate clay is used in all sorts of specialty cakes and desserts. But, have you ever wondered how to make modeling chocolate on your own? If so, here’s how:
- Melt your chocolate in a double boiler
- Cool slightly
- Slowly add corn syrup until it reaches texture that you feel comfortable working with
- Form clay into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for several hours; you chocolate will then be ready to mold just like clay!
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Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookies - Doesn’t that just sound decadent? Wait till you taste them! This extremely tantalizing, super, chocolate cookie recipe is totally irresistable to “chocoholics”. Actually, it has been my experience, that absolutely everyone becaome a chocoholic when they taste these, Bring them to your next potluck or brunch and watch them disappear. Another quick, easy cookie recipe, that will probably become your most requestd.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 18-22 mins
Main Ingredient: Chocolate
Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookies
1 1/2 c All purpose flour
1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa
3 ea Eggs
1 t Baking Soda
1 t Salt
8 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate, broken into 1/2 oz pieces
4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate, broken into 1/2 oz pieces
1 1/2 c Tightly packed light brown sugar
12 T Unsalted butter
1 t Pure Vanilla extract
2 c Semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions to make Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Step 1:Sift all dry ingredients together. And set aside. Melt chocolate in double boiler.
Step 2:Cream butter with light brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla to this mixture. Add the melted chocolate next and after that is completed mixed, add the dry ingredients. Mix well and then add Chocolate chips.
Step 3:Bake for 18-22 minutes in a preheated 325 degree oven.
Tags: Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Butter, Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Cocoa, Cookies, Egg, Flour, Fudge, Kid Friendly, Quick, Simple, Sweet, Vanilla
Spike hot cocoa with a pinch each of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. For those who like flavors with a bit more heat, cayenne pepper gives traditional hot cocoa south-of-the border flair.
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Fruity Boston Cream - For this best recipe, we used a tried and true classic, boston cream pie, and added some beautiful berries! Everyone loves the sweet and sassy combo of fruit and chocolate, don’t they?
Prep Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Cake, Berries
Difficulty Level: 4 |
Ingredients to make Fruity Boston Cream
WHITE CHOC. PASTRY CREAM
2 c Milk
1/4 c Cornstarch
1 Vanilla bean,split,lengthwise
6 lg Egg yolks
6 oz White chocolate,finely chopped
3/4 c Plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tb Unsalted butter
GENOISE CAKE
7 lg Eggs
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
7 lg Egg yolks
7 tb Unsalted butter,melted
1 c Granulated sugar
GANACHE
3/4 c Heavy cream
1 lb Semisweet chocolate,finelt chopped
3 tb Water
Directions to make Fruity Boston Cream
Step 1:PASTRY CREAM: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the milk and the vanilla bean to a boil. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, mix together the sugar and the cornstarch so that no lumps of starch remain. Mix in the egg yolks, and using a wire whisk, whisk together until the mixture is combined. When the milk comes to a boil, slowly whisk half of it into the egg mixture. Pour the contents of the bowl back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and whisk continuously over medium heat until thick, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chopped white chocolate and the butter, and continue mixing until both melt. Strain the mixture into a medium bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, so that the wrap covers the surface of the cream. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour. This may be made one day in advance.
Step 2:GENOISE CAKE: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350F. Line the bottoms of two 13 1/2 x 9 1/2-inch baking pans with nt or waxed paper. Lightly butter the parchment. Flour the pans lightly, shaking off any excess. In the 4 1/2-quart bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer, place the eggs, yolks and sugar. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water on the stove and whisk constantly until the eggs are just warm. Return the bowl to the mixer stand, and using a wire whip attachment, whip the egg mixture until it triples in volume and forms fluffy, soft peaks. Scrape the batter into a large bowl and sift the flour on top of it. With a rubber spatula, partially fold the flour into the mix. Gently fold in the melted butter. Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake the cake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Cool the cakes in the pans set on a wire rack.
Step 3:GANACHE: In a saucepan over high heat, bring the cream and water to a boil. Place the chocolate in a medium bowl. Pour the boiled cream over the chocolate. Allow it to melt for a few minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Step 4:ASSEMBLY: With a sharp paring knife, using a 6 1/2inch plate or other disc as a guide, carefully cut out two circles of genoise from each sheet of cake. Leave the circles in place until you’re ready to use them, but lift off the scraps of cake from the pan and discard them. Carefully lift one genoise circle from the pan and place it on a tin bottom of a springform pan or other small platter. Evenly spread one-third of the pastry cream over this layer. Top with another cake layer. Spread one-third of the pastry cream over this layer. Repeat once more and top with the final layer of sponge. Refrigerate until ready to serve. When you’re ready to serve the cake, remelt the ganache over a double boiler. Top the cake generously with the ganache so that it drips down the cake sides. Use a small offset metal cake spatula to smooth the ganache into an even layer on the sides of the cake. Garnish the cake with fresh raspberries.
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Brownie Nut Pie - Would you like to have a slice of brownie? This one is for those of you who have a passion for pie, for but also like to try new things. But, be warned, you may not be able to stop at just one!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Main Ingredient: Chocolate
Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Brownie Nut Pie
2/3 cup Sugar
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Light corn syrup
4 ounces Sweet cooking chocolate
3 tablespoons Butter
3 Eggs,beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Pecans
1 Unbaked pie shell
Directions to make Brownie Nut Pie
Step 1:Combine sugar, salt and cyrup in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Step 2:Stir in chocolate and butter and stir until melted and smooth. Cool. Gradually beat chocolate mixture into beaten eggs, stirring constantly. Mix well. Add vanilla and pecans.
Step 3:Pour into pie shell.Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.Cool.
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Celebration Checkerboard Cake - A scrumptious dessert recipe made out of heavenly melted chocolate, and the sweet light angel food cake. The angel food cake is store bought, so it is as easy to make as it is to eat!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Cake, Chocolate
Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Celebration Checkerboard Cake
3 Unsweetened chocolate 1 oz Squares or the melted choc
1/2 c White sugar
1/2 c Hot water
1 tb Gelatin,unflavored
2 tb Cold water
4 Egg yolks,beaten
4 Egg whites,beaten
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Heavy cream,(whipping)
1/2 c Almonds, blanched,browned,coarsely chopped
1 lg Angel food cake
Directions to make Celebration Checkerboard Cake
Step 1:Combine hot water, sugar and chocolate in double boiler. Heat until chocolate melts. Stir to blend. Soften gelatin in the cold water and add to chocolate mixture. Stir and cook until smooth and thick-about 5 minutes. Add chocolate mixture to egg yolks. Mix well. Cool 5 minutes.
Step 2:Add vanilla then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Cool completely. Whip the cream and fold in nuts. Add to the chocolate mixture.
Step 3:Grease an angel(tube)cake pan. Break cake into egg size pieces. Put a layer of cake pieces into pan and pour some of the cholcolate mixture over and let it run through, repeat until all the cake and sauce are used. Cover and let set in refrigerator for about 8 hours. Ice with whipped cream or (Cool Whip)after turning out on serving plate and decorate with browned almonds.
Step 4:The cake can be iced several hours before serving and should be served real cold.
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Chocolate Amaretto-Amaretti Cheesecake - We added the delectable amaretti to this already rich Italian dessert, making it even sweeter. If you ever have a sweet tooth craving, you just can’t seem to satisfy, try this best cheesecake, it works.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Main Ingredient: Chocolate, Cheesecake
Difficulty Level: 3 |
Ingredients to make Chocolate Amaretto-Amaretti Cheesecake
CRUST:
7 oz Amaretti (see note)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 oz unsweetened chocolate,1 sqare
5 Tbsp sweet butter
FILLING
6 oz semisweet chocolate
7 oz Amaretti
4 oz almond paste
1/3 cup Amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 lb cream cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar at room temperature
4 eggs (large or extra-large)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions to make Chocolate Amaretto-Amaretti Cheesecake
Step 1:(CRUST) Butter the sides only (not the bottom) of a 9-inch spring-form pan (2 1/2-3 inches deep). Grind the Amaretti very fine in a food processor or blender. Mix with sugar in a mixing bowl. Melt the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring occasionally. Add the melted mixture to the Amaretti crumbs and sugar and mix thoroughly. (Don’t wash the double boiler; you’ll be using it again in a minute.) Turn the mixture into the prepared pan. With your fingers, distribute it evenly over the bottom and press it down into a very firm, compact layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
Step 2:(FILLING) Adjust rack 1/3 up from the bottom of the oven and preheat to 350 deg. F. Partially melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler, then uncover and stir until completely melted. Remove the top of the double boiler and set aside to cool. Break the Amaretti coarsely into a bowl and set aside. Cut the almond paste into small pieces, and beat on low speed with an electric mixer, while gradually adding the Amaretto liqueur. Beat until thoroughly mixed, and set aside.
Step 3:the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until smooth again. Add the almond paste-Amaretto mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add the melted chocolate and beat well again. Add the eggs one at a time, beating at low speed until they are incorporated after each addition. Add the heavy cream and beat until smooth. Add the coarsely broken Amaretti and stir gently only to mix. Turn into the prepared pan, pouring the mixture over the bottom crust. Rotate the pan gently to level the batter. (Don’t worry if the mixture comes almost to the top; it won’t run over.) Bake 45 minutes. It will seem soft and not done, but don’t bake any more; it will become firm when chilled.
Step 4:NOTES Amaretti are Italian almond-flavored wafer cookies. They are usually sold in metal tins with the wafers wrapped in packages of two inside the tin. You can also buy Amarettini, which are the same flavor but much smaller and not individually wrapped. Since you’re going to grind some of the wafers and break the others into chunks, it doesn’t matter which size you start with.
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Brownie Bars with Pecans - These sensational brownie bars are a chocolate lovers dream. They are positively loaded with sweet, rich flavor. Bring them to your next potluck, or for a brunch dessert and we bet they are the first thing gone.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30-35 mins
Main Ingredient: Chocolate, Nuts
Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Brownie Bars with Pecans
1/4 c Butter, plus …
2 T Butter
3 T Cocoa
1 1/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs,beaten
3/4 c Flour
1/3 c Chopped pecans
1 t Vanilla
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Baking powder
TOPPING
3 T Butter
3/4 c Sugar
2 Eggs beaten
1 Egg yolk,beaten
2/3 c Chopped pecans
3 T Flour
1 t Vanilla
Directions to make Brownie Bars with Pecans
Step 1:Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9X9×2 inch pan. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan; remove from heat.
Step 2:Mix in cocoa, sugar and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients except topping. Spread in pan. Bake 23 minutes.
Step 3:anwhile, prepare topping: Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan; remove from heat. Mix in sugar, eggs and egg yolk.
Step 4:Stir in remaining ingredients. Immediately pour topping over brownies; spread evenly. Bake about 18 minutes longer or until firm; cool. Cut into 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch bars.
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Chocolate Chip Grape Nut Bread - This very distinctive chocolate bread is extremely easy, and bakes to a golden goodness in less than an hour! Homemade always equals delicious, and this one is no exception. Even kids love it!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Main Ingredient: Cereal, Chocolate Chips
Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make Chocolate Chip Grape Nut Bread
1 c Grape nuts
2 c Buttermilk(low fat 1.5%)
2 c Sugar
2 Eggs or 1/2c egg substitute
1/2 ts Salt
3 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Chocolate chips
1 ts Vanilla
Directions to make Chocolate Chip Grape Nut Bread
Step 1:Soak Grape-Nuts in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Beat sugar and eggs or substitute together in a large bowl. Add milk/Grape-Nuts mixture and vanilla.
Step 2:Sift flour with salt, soda and powder and stir thoroughly into the Grape-Nuts mixture. Add chocolate chips and mix well.
Step 3:Pour into 2 non-stick sprayed 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and bake at 350F for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Makes 2 loaves.
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Mounds Of Bugs - This is a fantastic, easy recipe for so many reasons! The first is it is beyond easy, the second is, its out-of-the ordinary, but the most important is, it perfect for making with the kids! Lots of candy and chocolate, and no bake.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Servings: 24
Main Ingredient: Chocolate, Candy
Difficulty Level: 1 |
Ingredients to make Mounds Of Bugs
24 soft snack-size candy bars
144 1-inch pieces licorice pieces,any color
1 cup prepared chocolate frosting
48 yellow candy coated chocolates
Candy-coated milk chocolate sprinkles
Directions to make Mounds Of Bugs
Step 1:Using a skewer, poke 3 holes into each long side of the candy bars. Insert licorice in holes as the bug’s legs.
Step 2:Spoon frosting into pastry bag with small plain tip or small zipper-lock bag with a corner snipped. Pipe 2 small dots on one short end of candy bar and attach the candy coated chocolates as the eyes.
Step 3:Pipe dots on top of candy eyes and on body. Press Chocolate Shoppe pieces on frosting dots on the body.
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