Showing posts with label chocolate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chocolate. Show all posts

Sunday, 19 July 2015

CHOCOLATE OREO CUPCAKES

Oreo Cupcake done by Marissa Khan
 
 
INGREDIENTS
1 Box chocolate Fudge Cake
1 tablespoon of strong brewed coffee
15 Oreo biscuits
1 tub of whipped vanilla frosting
 
METHOD
Mix box cake as stated on the box
Stir in coffee
Pour batter in lined cupcake pans. 3/4 full
When cakes are finished, set aside to cool.
Crumble 3 biscuits in a sandwich bag.
Mix crumbled biscuits and frosting together 
Put a dollop of frosting on top of each cake.
Top with a half or whole Oreo cookie
 
 
TIPS
If you have a piping bag and tip, Insert tip in cupcakes
pipe some plain vanilla frosting in the middle of each cupcake
for a cream filling. Then frost.
Any favourite cookie can be used.
Can also be made in a 8" cake.
 
What other favourite cookie you will use?

Friday, 10 July 2015

Chocolate pot de creme

 
 
INGREDIENTS:
 

1 CUP OF MILK
1/4 CUP OF HEAVY CREAM
2/3 CUP OF MAYONNAISE
3 TABLESPOON OF SUGAR
1/2 TEASPOON OF COFFEE
1 CUP CHOCOLATE CHIPS
2 TABLESPOON OF VANILLA
1/4 KAHLUA
WHIP CREAM
CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS

METHOD:
Put milk, heavy cream, mayonnaise, sugar and coffee in a pot under medium heat until it starts to simmer.
Turn off the heat and add chocolate chips and vanilla.
Stir until Smooth.
Add Kahlua and stir
Pour into small bowls and refrigerate for 4 hours to set.
When ready to serve add whip cream on top and chocolate shavings.

TIPS:
You can leave out the Kahlua
Chocolate Shavings - use a block of chocolate and grate it on the cheese section to get shavings.
Top with fruits.
Pour the mixture in the same  bowls the dessert will be served in

Friday, 26 June 2015

CHOCOLATY... HOT CHOCOLATE.....


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup, plus 1-2 tablespoons milk of choice
  • 2 rounded teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon raw sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cinnamon, optional
  •  bay leaf, optional
  •  
    METHOD:
    1. Place milk in a small pot over medium low heat.
    2. Meanwhile, place cocoa powder, sugar, and extra tablespoon of  milk in a small bowl. Whisk until a paste/thick mixture forms and powder is absorbed. Add additional tablespoon of milk, if needed.
    3. Whisk cocoa mixture into milk mixture. Heat till hot but not boiling.
    4. Pour into a mug and sprinkle with cinnamon, if using.
    5. Serve and enjoy once the drink is cool enough to safely drink.
     
    TIPS:
    - Rice, Soy or Almond Milk can be used.
    - In place of raw sugar, use AGAVE instead. sweeten to taste.
    - Bay leaf and cinnamon flavours the drink but can be left out.
    - Can be served cold or hot
    - top with whip cream, marshmallows or chocolate chips.
    - Hey you can top it with anything you like.