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Introduction
By pattisw
This book was created for those of us who think heaven will be floating on a cloud of chocolate mousse
- Chocolate
Black Bottom Chocolate Pie
By pattisw
- Filling
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
- 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Crumb Crust
- Topping
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark rum
- Chocolate curls
Mocha Cake with Chocolate Rum Filling
By pattisw
To make filling and topping Stir first 3 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar d...
- 4 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 20 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped;
- plus 2 ounces, chopped separately
- 1/3 cup dark rum
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- Cake
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 2/3 cup cake flour
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Irish Cream Fudge
By pattisw
Spread nuts evenly in bottom of a greased 8 x 11-inch baking dish
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Irish Cream liqueur
- 1-1/2 cups (9 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Chocolate Pate
By pattisw
Combine chocolate, wine and cream in top of double boiler and melt over simmering water over low heat, stirring con...
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup zinfandel or other red wine
- 1/4 cup wheavy whipping cream
Mocha Cherry Cake
By pattisw
Grease two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans; sprinkle lightly with cocoa powder; set aside
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 7-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, optional
Chocolate Caramel Cookies
By pattisw
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in white sugar and brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 48 chocolate-covered caramel candies
Mocha Marble Cheesecake
By pattisw
Preheat oven to 325F. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup white crème de cacao
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 graham cracker crust
Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies
By pattisw
Melt chocolate with 3 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring constantly
- 4 ounce package German sweet chocolate
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3 ounce package cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Chocolate Ravioli
By pattisw
For the pasta dough, sift the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend
- Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large eggs
- Filling
- 3 cups milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound hazelnut chocolate , roughly chopped
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Cooking Liquid
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups sugar