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No-Bake Chocolate Desserts for Summer
Read More: No-Bake Chocolate Desserts for SummerWhen it’s too hot to turn on the oven, chocolate cravings don’t disappear. Here are our favorite no-bake chocolate treats. Chocolate Mousse Melt chocolate, fold…
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Understanding Chocolate Percentages
Read More: Understanding Chocolate PercentagesYou’ve seen the numbers on chocolate bars – 55%, 70%, 85%. But what do they actually mean, and how do they affect your baking? What…
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Chocolate Bark: Easy Elegant Gifts
Read More: Chocolate Bark: Easy Elegant GiftsChocolate bark is the perfect entry point for homemade confections. It requires no special equipment, minimal skill, and the results look impressively professional. The Basic…
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Homemade Hot Chocolate: Beyond the Packet
Read More: Homemade Hot Chocolate: Beyond the PacketForget the powdered mix. Real hot chocolate made with actual chocolate is a revelation – rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying on cold days. The French…
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The Art of Chocolate Chip Cookies
Read More: The Art of Chocolate Chip CookiesEveryone has their ideal chocolate chip cookie. Some like them thin and crispy, others thick and chewy. Here’s how to customize your cookies to perfection.…
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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Made Easy
Read More: Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes Made EasyFew desserts impress dinner guests quite like a perfectly executed chocolate lava cake. That magical moment when you cut in and molten chocolate flows out…
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Baking with Cocoa Powder: Dutch vs Natural
Read More: Baking with Cocoa Powder: Dutch vs NaturalNot all cocoa powders are created equal, and using the wrong type can ruin your recipe. Understanding the difference between Dutch-process and natural cocoa is…
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Chocolate Ganache: From Truffles to Frosting
Read More: Chocolate Ganache: From Truffles to FrostingGanache is the Swiss Army knife of the chocolate world. This simple two-ingredient wonder can transform into silky truffles, glossy glaze, or fluffy frosting depending…
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Ultimate Fudgy Brownie Guide
Read More: Ultimate Fudgy Brownie GuideThe debate between fudgy and cakey brownies has raged for decades, but for true chocolate lovers, there’s only one answer: fudgy wins every time. The…
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The Secret to Perfect Chocolate Tempering
Read More: The Secret to Perfect Chocolate TemperingTempering chocolate is the key to achieving that professional glossy finish and satisfying snap. When chocolate is properly tempered, the cocoa butter crystals align perfectly,…