Tag Archive: cherries
Tabal’s Great Lakes Tart Cherry
June 14, 2019
Shop local and make a difference globally. Chocolate lovers are a caring, devoted group, and many live this pledge everyday. When you are fortunate to have a small bean-to-bar chocolate shop in your area, supporting that business is not only critical to the business, but to cacao sustainability and fair compensation for farmers in the countries of origin.
I’m lucky enough to have such a local small chocolate business near me - Tabal Chocolate.
Endangered Species Dark Chocolate with Cherries
June 26, 2017
Chocolate and cherry have a long history together. Case in point, chocolate-covered cherry cordials. At least one brand, Cella’s, started making chocolate cherries in 1864 (although large scale production didn’t start until around 1929).
The bar I’m reviewing today is made by Endangered Species brand and is NOT a cherry cordial. It does, however, have that same great taste combination. This is a 72% dark chocolate with bits of dried cherries.
10 Awesome Ways to Enjoy Chocolate and Fruit
April 6, 2017
There are many types and varieties of chocolate you can find in the market. You can find sweet milk chocolate almost everywhere. But aside from the famous chocolate bar you commonly see, chocolate also comes in many other forms.
For example, it can come in a powder, as well as nibs, syrups, solids, and butter. These other forms are often used as ingredients in your other favorite desserts, such as cake.
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Black Forest Pudding Cake
March 6, 2013
Black Forest and Black Forest cake (American English and Australian English) are the English names for the German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, which literally means "Black Forest cherry torte". Hard to pronounce, but easy to make! Before I give you a recipe, let me share with you some fundamentals about Black Forest.
For the most part, Black Forest cake is composed of several layers of chocolate cake, with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. The cake is then decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, as well as chocolate shavings. This recipe has the lusciousness of pudding to boot!
Typically, Kirschwasser (a clear liquor distilled from tart cherries) is added into the mixture. However, other liquors, like rum, can also be used. German statutory interpretation deems Kirschwasser a compulsory ingredient, or the cake can’t be legally marketed as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Interesting, eh?
Chocolate-Covered Cherries
October 26, 2011
Chocolate covered cherries have been around for quite a stretch of time already, its origins can be traced back to the 19th century when the recipe was invented by some candy making companies. Many people have it as their favorite, not only because of the pleasure it gives to the palate, but also because of its many nutritional benefits.
Cherries are known for their important nutrients such as beta carotene (19 times more than blueberries or strawberries), magnesium, potassium, fiber, folate, iron and vitamin C. New studies have revealed that a cherry-enriched diet can lower cholesterol, total weight and body fat, especially along the midsection or more commonly known as ‘belly fat’.
The festive seasons are just around the corner and one of the best ways of showing your affection to your loved ones is through gifts. Give these treats and see the joy on their faces.
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle
February 9, 2011
This is one of those recipes that look as good as it tastes! Or does it taste as good as it looks? You decide. Enjoy this with your Valentine Sweetheart.
| Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle • 1/2 cup butter • 1 cup white sugar • 1 egg • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk • 1 cup semisweet chocolate, chopped (you can use milk chocolate if you prefer) Read more |
Chocolove Cherries & Almonds
January 10, 2011
I really like this 55% cocoa content dark chocolate with chewy, tart dried cherries and crunchy, roasted almonds. The chocolate complements the fruity and nutty notes from the cherries and almonds without overpowering them with sweetness or bitterness.
The flavor combination blends slowly at first, allowing you to gradually realize the rich and complex flavor profile.
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