Here is an easy peasy chocolate course by Ann that she made for her family for Thanksgiving.

Cut your chocolate bars into 3-4 gram pieces which allows you to get alot of mileage from one chocolate bar.

Goodnow Farms, Peru 70% made in MA

Dick Taylor, Brazil 75% made in Eureka, California

Marou, Vietnam 78% made in Saigon, Vietnam

Akesson’s, Madagascar Estate, Crillo 75%, made in England

Madre, Nine Fine Mynah’s, Oahu 70%, made in Kailua, HI

Offering a flight of single origin chocolates allows guests to wrap their minds around how chocolate flavor profiles can be so widely and wildly different with only 2 or 3 ingredients. They experience how the “chocolate talks to them”!

You can change it up by having an accoutrement plate which can include your favorite double or triple creme cheese, blue cheese, fresh or dried fruits, nuts, and even a slice or two of your favorite charcuterie. We recently paired chocolate with bresaola, which is a wine and peppered cured beef sliced very thinly. Delicious!

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse is an ideal dessert. It’s romantic, impressive, and makes you feel special. This recipe by Jana Eats is velvety and utterly decadent. The creamy and rich Avocado Chocolate Mousse is a healthy, dairy free, gluten free vegan dessert! Go check out her website for more amazing recipes!

• 2 cups avocado (the richer, the better- Haas is a great varietal)
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons organic coconut butter (optional)
• 1-2 teaspoons non-alcohol vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (aged balsamic is best)
• 1/2 teaspoon shoyu
• 1 cup pure cocoa powder
• 1 pint raspberries
• Handful of fresh mint leaves

Sprinkle Scharffenberger’s cacao nibs (optional)

How to make

1. In a food processor: Blend avocado, maple syrup, coconut butter,
   vanilla extract, balsamic, and shoyu until smooth and creamy.
2. Add cocoa powder and blend until smooth. Sifting the cocoa powder before adding is a good idea so prevent lumps. A simple metal strainer works well.
3. Allow to chill one hour or more in the fridge for flavors to marry.

Ready to serve

Serve in a parfait, wine, or martini glass garnished with berries, mint
and caco nibs. Bon Apetit!

Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cakes

Here is another Recipe from Jana Eats. Enjoy!

Serves 6 – Silicon muffin cups

Ingredients:

• 5oz dark good quality chocolate, chopped
• 2.5oz butter
• 3 eggs
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

2T caster (superfine) sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F
2. Spray cups with non-stick spray
3. Place chocolate & butter in a saucepan and stir over low
   heat until melted and smooth.
4. Place eggs, vanilla and sugar in a bowl and with an electric
   mixer beat until thick and pale. (5-7 minutes)
5. Stir through chocolate mixture until well combined and then
   pour into cups.  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cakes
   are just set.
6. Serve warm with gelato and berries OR
   Cool & refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold
   with warm chocolate sauce, gelato and berries.

Chocolate Mendiants are a delicious yet elegant dessert. These treats make for the perfect holiday gift.

If you are not familiar with Chocolate Mendiants, they are chocolate disks that contain nuts and dried fruits. There are many different options for personalizing mendiants to make it more unique and fun!

Culinary Ambition has a wonderful recipe for French Chocolate Mendiants. Go on over and check it out to get some inspiration and learn how to make them perfectly!

These recipes will make the perfect touch to any family gathering, party or event! We hope you enjoyed reading about our Private In-Home Chocolate Tastings & Recipes. Feel welcome to leave us any questions in the comments below!