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Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• strawberry

Instructions

1. 1 In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to the stem. Place, stem side down, on wire rack and chill in refrigerator until hardened.

By Colin

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• corn syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler. Add corn syrup and set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. use immediately.

By KITTYCATGRL

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a large stainless steel bowl.
2. 2 Heat cream in a large, high-sided saucepan over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until it just begins to boil. The cream can boil over quickly at this stage, so watch it closely. Immediately remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate.
3. 3 Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Cool completely and then store in refrigerator.

By CCACHEF

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• half-and-half
• whipping cream
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• red wine

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1/2 of the half-and-half and 1/2 of the cream into a saucepan over low heat. Add chopped chocolate to the warmed cream mixture, whisking constantly (to prevent scalding) until chocolate is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in remaining half-and-half, remaining cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
2. 2 Add red wine and allow to bubble for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a coffee mug to serve.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• cracker
• peppermint extract

Instructions

1. 1 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just barely simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until chocolate is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Do not get any water into the chocolate.
2. 2 While the chocolate is melting, line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set in the freezer to chill.
3. 3 Remove melted chocolate from the stove and stir in peppermint extract.
4. 4 Dip crackers into melted chocolate and then place on the cold, prepared baking sheets. Set the baking sheets in the refrigerator until chocolate sets, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Package cookies in candy cups if desired. Store at room temperature or in a cool, dry place away from any odors.

By Kim

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• heavy cream
• butter
• brandy

Instructions

1. 1 Melt chocolate, cream, butter or margarine, and brandy together in a high-sided saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
2. 2 Cool completely and then spread or pipe over cake or cupcakes.

By Sandra Bennett

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• heavy cream
• rum

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place chocolate in a medium mixing bowl.
3. 3 Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for even a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot.
4. 4 As soon as the cream comes to a boil, pour it over the chocolate in the mixing bowl. Whisk until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth, then stir in rum.
5. 5 To use ganache as a cake glaze, cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Start pouring glaze at the center of the cake and work outward.
6. 6 For a fluffy frosting or chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick (up to 1 hour in the refrigerator), and then whip until light and fluffy. Apply it with a spatula like a conventional frosting.

By INGRIDEVOGEL

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• vanilla bean
• urfa biber
• milk
• cinnamon stick
• white sugar
• whipped cream

Instructions

1. 1 Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Place Urfa biber in a tea infuser.
2. 2 Combine vanilla bean, Urfa biber, milk, and cinnamon stick in a pot.
3. 3 Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is steaming and small bubbles appear, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove Urfa biber. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and sugar; stir until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
4. 4 Pour into cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with bittersweet chocolate.

By James

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chocolate and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla. Pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 ½ to 2 hours.

By Gina Mork

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• egg
• sugar
• flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch round pan.
2. 2 In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
3. 3 In a separate bowl over boiling water, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and lemon colored. Remove from heat and fold in the flour. Mix 1/4 of the egg mixture into the chocolate. Pour remaining egg mixture into chocolate and quickly fold until no streaks remain. Pour into prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. The cake will be soft and appear under-baked. Allow to cool before removing from pan.

By BUCHKO

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• milk
• creme fraiche
• white sugar
• maple syrup
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Blend the chocolate and milk together in a blender on high until smooth; add the creme fraiche, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend again until the sugar has dissolved.
2. 2 Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream to a lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer at least 2 hours or overnight.

By ROQUEMOMA

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• margarine
• egg
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Melt chocolate and margarine together in a saucepan over low heat. Cool to room temperature.
3. 3 Beat egg yolks and ½ sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir in chocolate mixture until just combined.
4. 4 Beat egg whites in a separate glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining ½ sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
5. 5 Spoon ⅓ chocolate mixture onto beaten egg whites using a rubber spatula. Gently run spatula around edges of mixture, lifting bottom up and over the center, repeating until well incorporated. Add remaining ⅔ chocolate mixture, folding just until batter is smooth. Pour ¾ batter into a 9-inch square pan.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are puffed and surface is firm, about 25 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack; cool cake to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Spread remaining ¼ batter over cake. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 30 minutes more.

By ZIP1992

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• egg yolk
• egg white
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• rum
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and then wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Combine 14 ounces of bittersweet chocolate with the butter in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, whip egg yolks with half of the sugar (6 tablespoons) until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Fold cooled chocolate into the yolks along with the vanilla and rum. In a separate glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar while continuing to whip to medium stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture in thirds. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top of the cake is puffed and cracked. A wooden pick inserted into the cake will still have some moist crumbs attached. Cool cake in the pan over a wire rack. The top will fall.
5. 5 Place 1 pound of chocolate in a metal bowl. Heat cream to boiling in a saucepan. Pour hot cream over chocolate, and stir until smooth. Bowl may be set over a pan of simmering water if the chocolate is not able to melt completely from the heat of the cream.
6. 6 Press down gently on the top of the cake to make it uniformly flat. Remove sides from the cake pan, and invert cake onto a plate. Remove parchment paper from the bottom. Ladle warm ganache over the top, and spread out to cover sides. Wipe drips from the plate, and let stand until set.

By SNOWCAT749

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• egg
• egg yolk
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter and flour four 4 ounce ramekins or custard cups.
2. 2 In the top half of a double boiler set over simmering water, heat the butter and the chocolate until chocolate is almost completely melted.
3. 3 Beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together until light colored and thick.
4. 4 Beat together the melted chocolate and butter. While beating, slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then quickly beat in the flour and mix until just combined.
5. 5 Divide the batter between the four molds and bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 6 to 7 minutes. The centers of the cakes will still be quite soft. Invert cakes on serving plates and let sit for about 15 seconds, then unmold. Serve immediately with fresh whipped cream, if desired.

By Russ Smith

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• egg yolk
• sugar
• salt
• egg white
• heavy cream
• kirschwasser

Instructions

1. 1 Place chocolate in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until mostly melted, then remove from heat, and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to medium stiff peaks, but do not allow it to become grainy. Set aside.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Sprinkle in the sugar, and continue whipping to medium stiff peaks. Fold in egg yolks and kirshwasser.
4. 4 Fold in the melted chocolate until completely incorporated, then fold in whipped cream until evenly blended. Spoon into dessert cups, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.

By je_suis_unique

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• egg yolk
• white sugar
• egg white
• white sugar
• heavy cream
• cocoa powder

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch springform pan, and line bottom with parchment paper.
2. 2 In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate and unsalted butter, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
3. 3 In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture; set aside. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/8 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate mixture, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour 2/3 of mixture into prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until filling is just firm in the center. Allow to cool, then remove from pan and refrigerate 1 hour.
5. 5 In a medium bowl, whip cream to soft peaks and fold into remaining chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
6. 6 Spread remaining mousse over cooled cake and dust with cocoa.

By Anne

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• egg
• granulated sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with oven rack in center position. Butter six 4-ounce ramekins.
2. 2 Place chocolate and butter into a metal or glass bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Combine eggs, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add chocolate mixture and beat until combined. Divide batter among the prepared ramekins; place on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake until edges are set but center is underdone, about 10 minutes. Cool before serving for 3 minutes.

By Chateau Ste Michelle

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• cream
• butter
• chocolate cake crumbs
• rum
• chocolate sprinkle

Instructions

1. 1 Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. 2 In a saucepan, combine cream and butter. Place over low heat, and bring to a boil. Pour over chocolate, and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in cake crumbs and rum. Set aside until firm, but not hard.
3. 3 Roll heaping teaspoons of chocolate mixture into balls, then roll in the chocolate sprinkles. Place on the prepared tray. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Serve in small paper cups.

By Michelle Chen

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• strawberry
• orange liqueur
• shortening
• heavy cream
• orange liqueur
• white chocolate

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse strawberries and dry thoroughly. Use a syringe or clean marinade injector to inject about 2 teaspoons of brandy into each berry. Place them on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, combine bittersweet chocolate and shortening. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Stir in heavy cream and 1/4 cup of brandy. Place white chocolate in a separate bowl, and when the dark chocolate has melted, place the bowl of white chocolate over the pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Be sure to remove from heat as soon as it is mostly melted, white chocolate can be sensitive.
3. 3 Dip strawberries into chocolate, and let the excess drip off into the bowl before placing on waxed paper to set. When the strawberries have all been dipped in chocolate, dip a fork into the white chocolate, and drizzle back and forth over berries to stripe.

By KELSTOUCH

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• instant coffee
• salt
• heavy cream
• sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Stir chocolate, instant coffee, and salt together in a medium bowl.
2. 2 Heat cream, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to simmer.
3. 3 Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate mixture; let sit for 1 minute.
4. 4 Whisk chocolate and cream mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, until combined.
5. 5 Pour mixture into four small espresso cups. Tap to remove any air bubbles. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
6. 6 Serve topped with grated chocolate, or add lightly whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• whole milk
• white sugar
• cornstarch
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 2 1/4 cups cold milk just to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2 While milk is heating, whisk together sugar, 1/4 cup cold milk, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk into hot milk and bring to a boil over medium heat; let boil for 3 minutes, whisking constantly, until mixture is very thick. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Place chocolate into a large bowl.
4. 4 Bring remaining 1/2 cup cold milk just to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over chocolate and let stand until chocolate melts, about 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.
5. 5 Stir chocolate mixture into cornstarch-milk mixture. Force through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl. Let cool slightly, stirring frequently to prevent a skin from forming. Cover surface with wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6 Pour mixture into a gelato or ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the freezer if not serving immediately.

By fioremarie

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• sugar
• margarine
• egg yolk
• concord grape wine
• matzo sheet
• nut

Instructions

1. 1 Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl; microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until smooth. Set aside.
2. 2 Beat 1 cup sugar and margarine together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, until well blended; fold in chocolate.
3. 3 Beat egg whites and 1 pinch sugar in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture.
4. 4 Pour ¼ bottle wine into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Soak 1 matzo sheet briefly on both sides; transfer to a serving platter (do not oversoak or matzo will fall apart). Add more wine to the baking dish as needed.
5. 5 Spread thin layer chocolate mixture over wine-soaked matzo. Repeat soaking matzo and spreading with chocolate mixture; stack matzo layers on top of each other. Frost sides of matzo cake with remaining chocolate mixture.
6. 6 Press nuts onto cake sides or sprinkle on top. Refrigerate before serving, 8 hours to overnight.

By BSROSS

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• all-purpose flour
• cocoa powder
• baking powder
• salt
• butter
• white sugar
• egg
• potato
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. 2 Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a cup or small bowl in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth. Warm mashed potatoes in microwave until room temperature (or cool freshly mashed potatoes).
3. 3 Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in the mashed potatoes and melted chocolate. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into prepared pans, smoothing the surface if needed.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack.

By kiss

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• sponge cake
• strawberry jelly
• strawberry flavored gelatin
• vanilla pudding
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Slice cake and spread pieces with jelly. Sandwich pieces of cake together and arrange in the bottom of a glass trifle or serving bowl. Prepare gelatin according to the package directions and pour over cake. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
2. 2 Pour prepared pudding over set gelatin. In a medium bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form; spread over pudding. Sprinkle with chocolate and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By Andi

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• butter
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• white chocolate chip
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• egg
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly brush an 8 inch square tin with melted butter or oil. Line the base with baking paper, extending over two sides.
2. 2 Stir 1/4 cup butter or margarine and dark chocolate in the top of a double boiler until just melted. Using a wooden spoon, beat 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a medium bowl until combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. Add 1/2 cup flour, stirring until just combined; don't over beat.
3. 3 Stir 1/4 cup butter or margarine and white chocolate in the top of a double boiler until just melted. Using a wooden spoon, beat 1 /2 cup sugar, vanilla extract and 1 egg in a second bowl until combined. Stir in the white chocolate mixture. Add 1/2 cup flour, stirring until just combined; don't over beat.
4. 4 Drop large spoonfuls of the mixtures alternately and evenly, next to one another, in a single layer, in the tin. Gently smooth the surface, without combining the mixtures.
5. 5 Bake for 35 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool in the tin before cutting into small squares.

By Penny

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• coconut
• sweetened condensed milk
• kosher salt
• vanilla extract
• egg white

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket, leaving 1 inch on each side to use as handles.
2. 2 Mix coconut, condensed milk, salt, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until stiff peaks almost form, about 90 seconds. Fold egg whites into the coconut mixture.
4. 4 Working in batches, spoon level tablespoons of the coconut mixture into rounds and place on the parchment paper, about 6 at time. Carefully transfer the parchment with coconut rounds into the air fryer basket.
5. 5 Cook until golden brown and set, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove parchment from basket, transfer macaroons to a wire rack, and repeat the process with remaining coconut mixture using the same piece of parchment paper.
6. 6 Microwave chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl on high power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30 second increments, until melted and smooth, about 90 seconds total.
7. 7 Dip flat bottoms of macaroons into melted chocolate and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Let rest until chocolate firms, about 30 minutes.

By Marianne Williams

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• vegetable oil
• water
• egg
• dark chocolate brownie mix
• milk chocolate chip
• white chocolate chips
• heavy cream
• corn syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. 2 Blend oil, water, and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir in brownie mix until moistened. Divide batter evenly into the 3 prepared pans.
3. 3 Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 38 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes completely before removing from pans.
4. 4 For ganache: Place each type of chocolate chips into separate bowls.
5. 5 Heat cream in the microwave at 30 seconds intervals until it just boils. Immediately pour 3/4 cup cream over each type of chocolate chips; stir until chocolate melts. Add 1/4 cup corn syrup to each; stir until shiny.
6. 6 Let cool 2 hours before whipping with an electric mixer until fluffy.
7. 7 Stack cooled brownie cake layers on a plate, spreading a different variety of ganache between each layer. Serve chilled.

By Ghirardelli

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• heavy cream
• semisweet chocolate
• butter
• vanilla extract
• sea salt
• strawberry
• peppermint candy
• cocoa powder
• powdered peanut butter

Instructions

1. 1 Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium until steaming, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine semisweet and bittersweet chocolate with butter in a medium bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let stand for 1 minute. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate, cover, and refrigerate until ganache is scoopable, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Place strawberries in a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not powdered, about eight 1-second pulses. Place in a small bowl.
4. 4 Place mints in a zip-top bag and whack with a mallet about 5 times until coarsely crushed. Transfer to a separate small bowl. Place cocoa powder and powdered peanut butter in small bowls.
5. 5 Scoop tablespoonfuls of ganache and roll into balls; your hands will warm up the ganache if it got too firm. Place on a parchment-lined plate.
6. 6 Roll 3 truffles in each coating, pressing to adhere. Chill until ready to serve.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• maraschino cherry
• butter
• sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• egg
• almond extract
• all-purpose flour
• sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Drain the cherries and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the juice. Cut the cherries in half if large, and set aside.
3. 3 Beat the softened butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt with an electric mixer until thoroughly creamed and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg and almond extract, then add the flour gradually, and beat just until blended. Pinch off pieces of dough, roll into 1-inch balls, place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, and press your thumb in the center of each cookie to make a dent. Place a cherry or cherry half in the indentation of each cookie.
4. 4 In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate with the condensed milk, and stir until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of reserved cherry juice to the mixture, or as needed, to thin the frosting; frosting will be thick. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of frosting over each cherry, covering the cherry completely.
5. 5 Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until firm and slightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minute before removing, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.

By NGG426

Ingredients

• ✓ bittersweet chocolate
• pear
• lemon
• water
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• butter
• coffee liqueur
• maraschino cherry

Instructions

1. 1 Leave stems on peeled pears. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
2. 2 In a saucepan large enough to accommodate 4 pears standing upright, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat, and boil until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla, then place the pears in. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool in liquid, then drain.
3. 3 In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate, cream and butter. Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in coffee liqueur.
4. 4 Place pears on serving dish, pour chocolate sauce over pears, and garnish with maraschino cherries.

By MONICA SELF