This was one of several desserts I prepared for Passover (more recipes to come this week). But I would also serve this to wrap up any meal in style, from Thursday night meatloaf, to Saturday evening rack of lamb. Essentially this is like an intensely chocolate snowcone mellowed with smooth Godiva chocolate liqueur. Lordy!
This beautiful, fanciful dessert is remarkable enough to be the centerpiece of a meal any time, but it definitely meets the Passover standards. It’s inspired by the classic French meringue layer cake called, Le Succès or dacquoise, that I made at cooking school in Paris.
Consider making one of the elegant chocolate treats below for that special person who inspires you with feelings of love: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Martinis.
Because many chocolates and wines are delicious when enjoyed together, and if ever there was a time when chocolate is on everyone’s mind, it’s February, this post looks at the synergy of flavors that can be achieved when these two “healthy” treats are served together wisely.
Celebrate winter’s bounty with this classic dessert. This is special because the floral qualities of a perfect pear are enhanced by sherry, red wine, and bay leaf. This relatively easy dessert is the “wow” that makes any festive occasion seem more special.
I worked on chocolate bread pudding recipes for years before finally getting what I envisioned—this recipe. It’s crunchy-chewy on top with a molten chocolate texture underneath. Deelish!
A lemon tart appears on nearly everyone’s list of top 10 desserts. This recipe combines lemon with white chcoclate for an elegant presentation. The simple coconut-gingersnap crust, quick and forgiving, is a great addition to your dessert repertoire. It can be used to enhance any simple fruit tart, cheesecake, mousse pie, or ice-cream pie.
Chocolate lovers (and we are legion) will be thrilled to discover that their cult-like fascination with this cherished, dusky indulgence has a healthy foundation. It turns out that some of that feverish appreciation may have a basis in the workings of the human mind.
Try this elegant, velvety soup as a more sophisticated way to serve everybody’s favorite: chocolate pudding.
