Forget store-bought mints: refresh guests with these peppy mint-and-chocolate bars.
Eating breakfast helps counter cravings later in the day. This sweet and crunchy combination is best sprinkled on plain or vanilla yogurt. The chocolate variation is best eaten right out of hand – it beats a chocolate bar any day.
These bite-size treats are fantastic on their own, but for an extra-special finish, you can dip them in chocolate or use them to sandwich your favourite fillings—think dulce de leche, jam, curd or chocolate hazelnut spread.
Fragrant chai tea spices are mixed with creamy milk chocolate and swirled with rich dark chocolate in this ginger-studded treat. The key to achieving a velvety-smooth texture and maximum flavour is finely grinding the preground spices in a spice grinder.
These cocoa-dusted truffles hold a velvety orange-scented chocolate ganache. For a kid-friendly version, substitute orange juice for the liqueur. If the chocolate filling gets too soft when you're shaping it into balls, refrigerate it for a few minutes.
Marshmallows become a gooey topping in this chocolate chip-studded twist on a blondie.
Rooibos tea has a rich and herbaceous flavour that's absolutely divine when blended into creamy white chocolate. If the melted chocolate firms up as you're coating the truffles, gently reheat it over hot water for a few seconds until smooth again.
A chocolate-lined crust, custard filling and light meringue topping recreates a classic dessert.