Photo: Chocolate Toffee Pecan Tart
Although supermarket brands are perfectly fine in baking, a premium chocolate can elevate a dessert from good to "oh my goodness." Watch for Michel Cluizel and Valrhona in specialty food shops; Callebaut in baker's supply shops or bulk stores; Lindt in grocery stores; and organic, fair-trade brands, such as Cocoa Camino, in health food stores.
Recipes
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Chocolate Cupid Cakes with Satin Glaze
Each diminutive angel food cake serves two quite cosily. For an even more sumptuous experience, serve with ... -
Chocolate Toffee Pecan Tart
The press-in crust and easy filling make this showstopper dessert simple enough for novice bakers. -
Sleek Chocolate Pate
This velvety chocolate terrine is an intensely adult pleasure. (From our February issue "Heavenly Chocolate" collection.) -
Chocolate Mint Mousse
White chocolate hearts add glamour for Valentine's Day. This custard method creates the smoothest, most luxurious mousse ever. It was inspired by chef... -
Super Fudgy Brownie Hearts
Delight somebody special with the ultimate brownie — moist, fudgy and cut into hearts.
