EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT
Out of all the easy chocolate desserts I make, these nutty, chocolaty layered treats have become my family's favorite. I make sure to whip up my mom her very own batch, since she loves this chocolate delight so much! -Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
If you are a regular buyer of store-bought chocolate sauce, and didn't realize how easy it is to make your own at home, then I hope you give this recipe a try. Enjoy!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sugar, flour, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Whisk together to remove lumps.
- Heat milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
- Whisk dry ingredients into the milk mixture a little at a time. Increase heat to medium-high until mixture comes to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, turn off heat. Whisk in a pinch of salt.
- Pour hot over ice cream or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
5-INGREDIENT EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
This is a really basic recipe that only uses 5 ingredients. Enjoy!
Provided by Sapphire Bang
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sift flour and brown sugar into a bowl; stir in eggs. Mix butter into flour mixture until dough is creamy; fold in chocolate chips. Spoon dough onto a baking sheet, keeping them about 3 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE
If the sides aren't perfectly glazed, press in chocolate shavings for an easy cover-up.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with wax paper. Butter paper; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly on countertop several times to force out large air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, Cool 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely (bottom side up). Set rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour glaze over; spread gently to coat entirely. Let stand until set. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve with whipped cream.
EASY CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE GLAZE
Simple to make with only three ingredients with a variety of uses. Great to use over Bundt cake because it sets up nicely. The extra sauce may be refrigerated and reheated to serve over ice cream or your favorite dessert. I came up with this once when I didn't have any confectioner's sugar to make a glaze for a Bundt cake.
Provided by TUNISIANSWIFE
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not allow it to bubble. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Cool slightly before drizzling over a cake. If you want to make this ahead, it can be cooled and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 g
EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
All you need is whipping cream and baking chocolate to create our light, fluffy and chocolaty mousse. For some added flair, top with raspberries or mint leaves.
Provided by By Brooke Lark
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat whipping cream at medium speed just until stiff peaks form.
- In double boiler or in bowl set over saucepan, melt chocolate over simmering water. Pour melted chocolate into whipped cream; fold chocolate into cream (do not overmix; mixture can have a few streaks). Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
EASY MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM
This is a GREAT mint chocolate chip ice cream that I discovered by accident. The 2% milk makes the ice cream taste 'lighter' I think.
Provided by Darryn M. Briggs
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes 100+ Ice Cream Recipes Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the sugar has dissolved. Color to your liking with the green food coloring.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. After about 10 minutes into the freezing, add the chocolate chips. After the ice cream has thickened, about 30 minutes later, spoon into a container, and freeze for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 39.8 g
EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES
These are delicious cookies that are super-quick to make when you need to satisfy a cookie fix. Even my non-cooking roommates know how to make them, so we have these about once a week.. they never last for more than 24 hours. Try adding coconut, nuts, other dried fruit, etc...
Provided by pollen
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 50 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugar in a bowl, then mix in vanilla.
- Add flour and mix well.
- Mix together baking soda and water, and then add to the batter.
- Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet (no need to grease it), and bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.
EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Chocolate mousse that tastes like something from a restaurant, with the ease of instant pudding!
Provided by Luna
Categories Desserts Mousse Recipes Chocolate Mousse Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare the pudding in a large bowl using 1 1/2 cups milk instead of the suggested 2 cups.
- Fold in the whipped topping until blended. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 455.6 mg, Sugar 48.6 g
EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING
HERE'S a recipe that satisfies a sweet tooth without any fuss. This wonderful pudding can be served plain or topped with coconut, nuts or whipped cream for a more elaborate finish. -Nora Reidy, Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into two serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING
Easy-to-make homemade chocolate pudding.
Provided by krisyk
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Chocolate Pudding Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk or stir with a fork until smooth and all lumps have been incorporated.
- Combine remaining milk with sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Cook, whisking as needed to prevent lumps from forming, until mixture begins to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chocolate chips and salt. Continue stirring until chips are completely melted and pudding is smooth and thickened, about 7 minutes more.
- Pour pudding into 1 large bowl or 6 individual bowls. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming; smooth it gently against the surface. Refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 31.9 g
EASY MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR BROWNIES
This is hands down the best fudgy frosting for brownies! It is super simple to make too! I don't recall where I got this from, but I use it a lot!
Provided by koalaqueen
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 5m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add cocoa and remove pan from heat.
- Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Spread over brownies.
EASY HOT CHOCOLATE MIX
I bring this mix along when we travel to enjoy as a bedtime snack in our hotel room. It has a mild chocolate flavor that's not too rich or sweet. -Leslie Meierding, Missoula, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 17 cups., To prepare hot chocolate: Place 1/4 cup mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup boiling water until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY CHOCOLATE SYRUP
This recipe is not only easy to make, it's delicious and beats buying chocolate syrup. We farm in partnership with my husband's parents-this recipe is my mother-in-law's.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, stir together sugar and cocoa. Add water; bring to a boil. Add vanilla. Chill. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS
This is a quick and easy chocolate-fix that the kids and adults will love. It's easy to play around with the ingredients to suit. My family has been making it for years and it's still a fave! Ingredients can be switched up with great results. It's also great with white chocolate and cranberries or crushed peppermints. You can use any nuts in place of the almonds.
Provided by NYNABOO
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Stir oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl.
- Whisk sugar, milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil, add vanilla, and remove from heat. Pour milk mixture over chocolate chips mixture; stir until well-combined. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until haystacks are set, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 60.2 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
One basic recipe with a variety of liqueurs and coatings to choose from.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Truffle Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat chocolates, butter and milk in a pan until chocolates and butter are partially melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted. Whisk in desired flavoring until creamy-smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and let stand until firm enough to hold its shape, about 2 hours.
- Using a tablespoon (a spring-action 1 Tb. scoop is ideal), mold chocolate into balls, 1 level Tb. at a time, and place on a cookie sheet lined with greased parchment paper.
- Place desired coating in a small bowl. Working one at a time, drop truffles into the bowl with greased fingertips. Shake bowl back and forth so truffles are completely coated. If necessary, roll truffles by hand to make round. Return to parchment. (Can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days or frozen up to 1 month.) Before serving, let stand at room temperature to soften slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP
This rich, dark chocolate syrup is better than Hershey's! With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes, you'll have your own homemade chocolate syrup. Recipe as written makes a nice dark chocolate version; add more sugar for a sweeter sauce.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories sauce
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until blended. Add the water and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and whisk over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
- Continue boiling until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. The mixture will still be fairly thin (it thickens to a syrup-like consistency once cool). Taste and stir in additional salt until dissolved, up to 1/4 teaspoon, if desired.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool. Taste again. If it's not sweet enough for you, add a bit more sugar and stir in the warm syrup until dissolved.
- Store syrup in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. The syrup should keep, refrigerated, for at least a month.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 126 kcal, Sugar 25 g, Sodium 149 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g
EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Fudge the easy way. Sweet, rich and delicious.
Provided by D. Brown
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line one 8 or 9 inch square pan with wax paper.
- In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the condensed milk. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared pan and chill for 2 hours or until firm. Once firm, turn fudge onto cutting board, peel off waxed paper and cut into small squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
EASY CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
Try these easy-to-make souffles for your next dinner party. The mini servings have a maximum portion of deliciousness! -Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat six 6-oz. souffle dishes with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar into each dish, tilting to cover the bottom and sides; set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk corn syrup, cocoa, egg yolks and vanilla until blended; set aside. In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Gently fold a fourth of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; fold in remaining egg white mixture., Spoon batter into prepared dishes. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP POUND CAKE
This cake is very easy, very rich, and very good! You may substitute vanilla pudding for a less chocolaty cake, or substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
Provided by prissycat
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Milk Chocolate
Time 1h10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, instant pudding and sugar. Add the water, oil, eggs, and sour cream, mix until well blended. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 387.5 mg, Sugar 32.7 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly affect the taste of your dessert. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a smooth, rich flavor.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way. This helps to stabilize the chocolate and give it a smooth, glossy finish.
- Be patient: Chocolate desserts often take time to make. Don't rush the process, or you may end up with a subpar dessert.
- Garnish your desserts: A simple garnish can make a big difference in the presentation of your dessert. Try using fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings.
Conclusion:
Chocolate desserts are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious chocolate desserts at home. So next time you're craving something sweet, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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