Posts Tagged: chocolate

Chocolate Mousse Cream: Paleo Style Dessert, & Low-Glycemic

Gelatin is a common ingredient in mousses, but some object to the flavor. This creamy dessert is held together using coconut oil instead, which firms up some when cooled. This mousse melts in your mouth! For an extra light dessert, chill a can of coconut cream; whip half of it and fold it into the…

Chocolate Genoise Cake w/ Pistachio Marzipan, Mousse Filling

This is an elegant cake for special occasions. The génoise-style sponge cake is pretty dry, which means that after baking, it will soak up the simple raspberry juice concentrate that’s brushed between the layers, without getting soggy. With this recipe, most of the pistachios are finely processed; a bit of sugar and butter are added…

7-Minute Toffee: Quick Candy Recipe!

I love this quick, easy recipe- it makes a perfect Christmas gift from the kitchen, too. If you’re interested in making more homemade Christmas gifts, I also have a popular recipe for fudge, here, and homemade skin care gift ideas here, plus a gingerbread ornament craft here. This toffee’s even alright for those on gluten-free…

Coconut Bark W/Cacao Nibs: A Healthy Snack, & MCTs for Fuel

Coconut Cream Concentrate, cacao nibs, pecans

Rich with raw cacao nibs, this nourishing snack satisfies the chocoholic seeking health. The coconut oil (or cream) used in this is also rich in MCTs (medium-chain-triglycerides), which are a great fuel for the brain. Use virgin coconut oil or other fine products from specialty and health food stores: “coconut cream concentrate”, “coconut spread” or…

Chocolate Truffles (W Coconut Oil or Red Palm Oil)- Healthy!

These chocolate truffles can be a welcome afternoon treat that keeps the metabolism going, or a healthy dessert to satisfy chocolate cravings. I’ve tried making them with both coconut oil, and red palm oil. The latter is a unique, stronger flavor that might best be recommended only to the “hard-core”. Coconut palm sugar can be…

Grated Chocolate Torte, Mousse-filled, w/Ground Almonds

Call this “Great Chocolate Torte” for short! Originally, the recipe called for a bar of chocolate, hand-grated. For convenience, chocolate chips may be substituted, “grated” by chopping in a small electric coffee/spice grinder. This is a flour-free recipe, using toasted bread crumbs and almond meal instead, combined for a great texture. With an easy mousse…

Cheesecake, New York Style, w/ Strawberry Sauce & Chocolate

There are a lot of cheesecake recipes out there, and many variations on the theme. Add pumpkin at Thanksgiving, cranberries at Christmas, or any variety of toppings. This New York Style Cheesecake can be made the traditional way, without the chocolate. But a bit of chocolate swirled into the recipe before baking can satisfy most…

Chocolate Truffle Cake, Non-Alcohol Version (No Kahlua)

This extra-rich, decadently chocolate cake is also a quick and easy recipe, with a minimum of ingredients. The original recipe called for Kahlua liqueur (see recipe here), but this version saves money; just use a homemade blend of espresso and maple syrup. The original recipe called for a cup of espresso and a 1/4 c….

Chocolate Truffle Cake w/Kahlua: Easy Torte

Eggs, Butter, Chocolate, Coffee: Easy Chocolate Torte

This torte a minimum of ingredients–a super easy recipe. There’s not even gluten in it, for those looking for gluten-free. It is traditionally made with Kahlua; for a non-alcohol version, see this page. If the 10″ pan is not available, smaller sizes can be used; just cook the cake longer. It won’t set up as…