Banana Parfaits with Chocolate Granola

What You Need:
1 C of rolled oats
1/2 C of toasted almonds, sliced
1/3C of toasted walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 C of unsweetened coconut, toasted and shredded
1 T of brown sugar + 1/4 C of brown sugar, packed and divided
1 t of cinnamon
2 T of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 C honey, divided
1/4 C semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/2 C of [...]

Chocolate on Chocolate Angel Food Cake

What You Need:
1 C + 1 T of flour
1 1/3 C confectioners’ sugar
1/3 C of unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 t ground ginger
9 large egg whites
1 t of cream of tartar
1/4 t of salt
1 T of vanilla extract
1 C + 2 T of sugar
8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 T light corn syrup
1 C heavy cream
How to Make [...]

Special Chocolate Scones

What You Need:
2 C of flour
4 T + 1 t of sugar, divided
2 t baking powder
1/2 t of salt
1 stick + 2 T of unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
1 C of semisweet chocolate chips
1 large egg yolk
1/2 C of half and half, chilled
How to Make It:
Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees preheating [...]

Cranberry Topped Chocolate Shortbread Tart

What You Need:
4 T of heavy whipping cream, divided
3 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 fully baked packaged shortbread crust
1/2 C of frozen cranberries
2 T of sugar
How to Make It:
Place 3 T of the cream into a saucepan.
Place the pan over medium high heat.
Bring the cream just to a simmer.
Remove the pan from the heat and add [...]

White Chocolate Shortbread Cheesecake

What You Need:
1 C of shortbread cookies, crushed fine
1/2 C + 3 T of sugar, divided
3 T of butter, melted
2/3 C of semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C of white chocolate chips
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C of sugar
1 large egg
3 T of sour cream
1 t of vanilla extract
How to Make It:
Lightly grease a round [...]

Bittersweet Chocolate and Cappuccino Cream Tart

What You Need:
1 fully baked prepared shortbread crust
1/2 C of heavy whipping cream
3 T of whole milk
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 large egg
1 T of sugar
1/8 t of salt
2 T of confectioners’ sugar
1 t of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 t of instant espresso powder
1/2 C cold whipping cream
How to Make It:
Place the oven rack in the [...]

Hot Chocolate Sauce Bread Pudding

What You Need:
2 C half and half, divided
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
1/4 t salt
2 t vanilla extract, divided
4 C stale bread cubes
1/2 C half and half
1 large egg yolk
2 T sugar
4 oz good quality milk chocolate
How to Make It:
Lightly spray four one cup oven proof custard cups with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the [...]

Blissful Chocolate Meringue Pie

What You Need:
1 partially baked pie crust
1/2 C + 1 1/2 T of sugar, divided
1 T + 2 t of flour
1 T of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 t of salt, divided
1/2 C of whole milk
1 large egg yolk
1 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped fine
1 T of unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 t + 1/8 t vanilla extract, [...]

Malted Milk Ball Parfaits

What You Need:
2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened
1 C of milk, divided
1 C of malted milk balls, broken into small pieces and divided
2 pints chocolate ice cream, softened
4 T of malted milk powder
How to Make It:
In a blender put the vanilla ice cream and 1/2 of the milk.
Blend the ice cream and milk until smooth.
The [...]

Host a New Years Eve Potluck

Bring your family and friends together on New Years Eve with a potluck dinner. Each household can contribute something when you have a potluck dinner. That way, the responsibility of the food is not on just one person or family.
If you are fortunate enough to have other members of your family around, plan a potluck [...]

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