“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”
Charles M. Schulz
You are just in time for some wonderful chocolate treats! Plus a surprise. Does that sound good? Best of all is that it doesn’t even have to be Valentine’s Day to enjoy these treats. As if the Chocolate Raspberry Cake above isn’t enough, here are a few more delights just for you.
Oh how I love truffles and fleur de sel. Don’t you? Try these Caramel Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fleur de Sel.
One more chocolate dessert just for you. Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark. If you would like some additional chocolate recipes go here. Another option is Jayne Georgette’s fabulous blog, Chocolates and Figs. Vegans will enjoy the chocolate recipes at The Chocolate Room from U.K. based Vegan Family. Raw foodies will be in heaven at Raw Chocolate Recipes. Death by chocolate! Yes, it’s official. Here’s that extra treat. Oh, btw it’s chocolate-free.
Jacques Pepin’s Raspberry Velvet
- 1 12-oz package IQF frozen unsweetened raspberries, defrosted, or 12 oz fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup seedless black raspberry preserves
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey or agave or molasses
- 4 fresh mint sprigs
Happy Valentine’s Day! Bon Appétit!
thank you to: Epicurious / Cooking Channel / Jacques Pepin / photographers: Mark Thomas/ Kat Teusch
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