It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas yet: it’s National Chocolate Week! Marked from 15th-21st October across the UK, it’s the perfect excuse to tuck into smooth, creamy, velvety, rich, indulgent dishes where cocoa is the star of the show - and you certainly don’t have to tell us twice! To celebrate, here are 8 of our favourite chocolate recipes so you can whip up your own creation, whether you prefer a Plum and Chocolate Crumble Tart or White Hot Chocolate.
1. Plum and Chocolate Crumble Tart
Juicy plums add a seasonal twist to this comforting tart that's perfect for autumn.
2. Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse
Hosting a dinner party? This easy recipe is sure to impress your guests while ending the meal on a sweet note.
3. Baked Raspberry and Chocolate Puddings with Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce
Is there anything more comforting than a warm chocolate pudding? Yes, there is! These rich puds drizzled in a warm cinnamon spiced chocolate sauce and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
4. Double Chocolate Doughnuts
What's better than chocolate? Double chocolate! These gourmet brownies are the ultimate tea-time treat.
5. Flourless Chocolate Cake
GBBO, eat your heart out. This gorgeous, citrus-infused and gluten-free chocolate cake is a bake-off worthy show-stopper!
6. Pistachio Chocolate Tart with Caramel Mascarpone and Ganache
Homemade caramel and a mascarpone ganache make for an indulgent filling in this chocolate-based tart. It's the perfect way to impress your dinner guests.
7. Chocolate Chia Pancakes
Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast? Certainly not us! Embrace your inner child and enjoy these chocolate chia pancakes - they'll definitely help you start your day on the right foot.
8. Mocha Brownies
It's perhaps the most obvious way to cook with chocolate - and the only way to make brownies better, in our humble opinion, is to add a hit of coffee!
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