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Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles_

Coconut Ginger Popcorn Truffles

Recipe from the Popcorn Board 5 cups air-popped popcorn 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter 3 tablespoons candied ginger, minced 1/2 cup shredded coconut 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter Place popcorn in large bowl. Place marshmallows and coconut oil or butter in medium saucepan over medium-low … Continue Reading →

Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper Chocolate Ganache

2 cups (about) bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup cream 4 tablespoons Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon In a double boiler, melt bittersweet chocolate pieces and cream together until smooth. Add cayenne pepper and cinnamon until combined. Put mixture in the refrigerator until cooled, then pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes. Per serving: 636 calories; … Continue Reading →

Serrano Chili Cayenne Pepper Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes

The Cayenne and Serrano Chili peppers are adjustable ingredients, so add them to taste. Recipe adapted from the cupcakeryblog. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, … Continue Reading →

Chunky Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Pecan Tamales

  From “Tamales” by Daniel Hoyer. A decadent take on tamales. Try different fruits or eliminate altogether, or exchange some of the dark chocolate for white chocolate. Add 3 tablespoons cocoa powder to the masa, if desired. 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks (or use chips) 11/4 cups lightly toasted, coarsely chopped … Continue Reading →

Chocolate Lime Souffles

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons grated lime peel 10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 5 large eggs, separated, room temperature 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chilled whipping cream 11/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place six 3/4-cup souffle … Continue Reading →