Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies
May 19, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
Brownies are - for me - one of the good things to be exported from America! Whether they are "cake like" or "fudgy" - I love them all. 185 grams unsalted butter, diced 185 grams Green and Blacks dark chocolate, chopped 85 grams plain white … [Read More...]
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
May 18, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
This chocolate hazelnut spread is similar to Nutella; not too sweet. If you want a sweeter spread try making with half dark chocolate and half good quality milk chocolate; or replace half of the dark chocolate with a really good quality white … [Read More...]
Simple Toblerone Chocolate Trifle
May 17, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
225 grams Toblerone dark chocolate 1 litre fresh vanilla custard 4 Toblerone double chocolate muffins 120 ml Spanish pale cream sherry 285 ml thick double cream Decoration – 1 small Toblerone white, 1 small Toblerone original - … [Read More...]
No Flour Tia Maria Chocolate Cake
May 15, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
Wonderful coffee liqueur flavoured chocolate cake without flour; I leave the topping unsweetened then lightly dust with sifted cocoa and icing sugar immediately prior to serving - as with many "no flour" cakes, this will sink in the centre while … [Read More...]
Virtuous Nutty Chocoholics Cookies
May 15, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
30 cookies Preparation - 20 minutes Baking - 12 minutes 300 grams Doves Farm plain wholemeal flour** 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 60 grams ground hazelnuts or almonds 225 grams unsalted butter, softened 220 grams dark … [Read More...]
Notes – Dark Chocolate Truffles
May 14, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
To make simple dark chocolate truffles, you will need equal quantities of dark chocolate (70% solids) and double cream, a little unsalted butter – optional (butter does extend the shelf life of sweets), Brandy, Orange Liqueur or Dark Rum … [Read More...]
Chocolate Trifle
May 14, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
Yet another chocolate trifle, simple to make, tasty to eat. As with all food, buy the best ingredients you can afford - there are some lovely tinned cherries in liqueur that are fabulous for making "store cupboard" desserts, I have always liked … [Read More...]
Nutty Chocolate Fridge Cake
May 13, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
This is a lovely recipe for a family favourite, this is an adult´s version with the addition of aged dark rum or alcohol (it can be made with or without the rum); we serve the cake in bite sized pieces for "chocoholic friends" on a "ladies night … [Read More...]
White Chocolate Truffles
May 13, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
White chocolate is not one of my favourites, however, if you choose good quality it is a little less sweet. These however are very good. 230 grams Hotel Chocolate white chocolate or 40% milk chocolate drops 90 grams double cream 10 grams … [Read More...]
Chocolate Peppermint Creams
May 12, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
Home made sweets are so good, and at least you know what is in them, right? Lots and lots of sugar combined with mint and dark chocolate - it has to be dark chocolate, not milk. 320 grams unrefined icing sugar 130 grams condensed milk Approx. 2 … [Read More...]
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