Chocolate Dessert
By Delmondo Sorell
Chocolate dessert is one of the most popular foods in the world and it is loved by virtually everyone, men and women, kids, old and young. Chocolate has become so popular with professional chefs and home bakers during the past century that the complex flavour of the exotic cocoa bean now seems as American as our flag. Chocolate desserts can be extremely rich and may not seem appealing after polishing off a large main course. Chocolate is made from the podded fruit of the theobroma cacao tree, which is native to Central and South America. Chocolate is one of those ingredients where a higher price for a better quality is justified. We can make Chocolate ice cream, Chocolate cake, Chocolate mousse, Chocolate cheesecake, Chocolate pie, Chocolate cookies, Chocolate pudding. Chocolate Bouchons or chocolate corks are a cross between a brownie and a chocolate lava cake. Chocolate Decadence Deception 1 cup Karo light corn syrup, divided 16 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup butter 2 cups heavy cream, divided 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 10-ounce package frozen raspberries, thawed. Chocolate does not like to be rushed, so when we talk about time it's all about melting chocolate slowly, stirring slowly and gently, and the ability to wait hours, or even a day, for flavours

to mellow and textures to change. Chocolate with at least 60% cocoa is somewhere between unsweetened and semisweet High quality chocolate usually has a percentage of the amount of cocoa. Chocolate comes in a lot of different forms and flavours. Chocolate desserts contain rather high amounts of sugar, which can disrupt your blood-sugar and energy levels. Chocolate and cinnamon has always been the perfect and a winning combination for any dessert. From a decadent chocolate treat to something light and tart, dessert gives everyone a reason to linger a little bit longer and savor time with family or friends. Chocolate Pie Recipe: This is a chocolate pie recipe that has been handed down a few generations. It makes creamy, decadent chocolate pie that is truly a taste experience to remember. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 2 - 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 3 cups milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. butter One baked 9" pie shell 1 recipe meringue (below) Directions: 1. Blend flour, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Add milk gradually, stirring until smooth. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. 3. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until well blended. 4. Add a small amount of cooked mixture to beaten egg yolks. Add to remaining mixture in saucepan. 5. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat then add the butter and vanilla, mix well. 6. Cover with waxed paper and cool slightly. Place cooled filling into pie shell, top with meringue. 7. Bake at 275 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meringue Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/3 cup sugar Directions: 1. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. 2. Add sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks are formed. Spread over filling. Seal to edge of crust to prevent shrinking.
Chocolate dessert is one of the most popular foods in the world and it is loved by virtually everyone, men and women, kids, old and young.