We all love chocolate! So, there’s no better way to spread the love with your special someone than preparing a sweet and sexy chocolate dessert.
Whether for a special occasion or just because, these three desserts are delicious, super easy to prepare and they will make you look like a boss! Enjoy!
Raw chocolate fudge balls
LOVE THEM: vegan, sugar-free, healthy and sooo easy to make!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- optional: shredded coconut, more cocoa powder
Method:
-Blend all the ingredients (except the optional ones) until completely smooth.
-Scoop into a bowl and freeze around 30 minutes, until the dough is firm enough to roll balls.
-Once balls are rolled, you can eat them plain or top them with more cocoa powder or shredded coconut.
Avocado chocolate mousse
LOVE IT: good fats, cholesterol free, vegan, super easy to make and silky smooth…
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2-6 tbsp sweetener of choice
Method:
-Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Use less milk for a thicker mousse and more for a creamier result.
Flourless chocolate cake
LOVE IT: ultra-delicious, sexy and no flour included!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
Method:
-Heat oven to 350° F.
-Butter pan and dust with cocoa powder.
-In a saucepan, heat the butter with ¼ cup of the heavy cream over medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Add the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth; remove from heat.
-In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk in the chocolate mixture.
-Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until puffed and set, around 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 1 hour. Run a knife around the edge of the cake before unmolding.
-Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with the crème fraîche and confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form. Dust the cake with cocoa (or confectioners’ sugar) and serve with the whipped cream mixture.
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