Give your favourite java head a double shot of espresso: a brownie made with espresso and topped with a chocolate-covered espresso bean.
Express your holiday cheer with a gift box filled with fudge. This silky smooth combination of nutty white and dark chocolates looks dramatic yet is simple to make. You can also use other nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or macadamias, instead of the almonds.
Nanaimo bars are one of the most popular treats from the kitchen – even though they're not baked. In this version, food writer Carol Ferguson gives them a twist by layering dark between light colours, thus reversing the classic colour scheme.
Two layers of complete indulgence make this cheesecake a surefire hit. Look for instant espresso powder (such as Medaglia D'Oro or Nescafe espresso) in most supermarkets and specialty food stores.
These little treats are topped with a decadent Irish cream–flavoured ganache. For a kid-friendly version, substitute 1-1/2 tsp vanilla for the liqueur. Sprinkle the tops with silver or gold sprinkles, if desired.
How do you make creamy fudge even dreamier? Add chunks of homemade cookie dough, of course! Stir the fudge mixture gently to ensure the cookie dough stays in bite-size chunks.
Choose your favourite vanilla ice cream and top with chocolate-dipped apricots and a foamy Italian custard infused with amaretto. Then let it sit in the freezer, ready and waiting for the party to begin.
