Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

These decadent Fudgy Chocolate Brownies are to die for.  I have never met anyone that doesn't like chocolate.  I find that chocolate makes everything better, at least for me it does.  These fudgy brownies can be topped with pecans, walnuts, chocolate ganache or just a big scoop of ice cream or a glass of milk.

Perfect for any occasion, easy and very satisfying.  Make sure you eat a piece because I'm sure everyone is going to want a second serving.  

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These Chocolate Covered Strawberries are great for any special celebration.  Make these for your significant other on Valentine's Day, which is only a couple of days away.  Valentine's Day is all about love and chocolate.

Open up a bottle of dessert wine like a Moscato to go with the strawberries and enjoy.  I promise you, they will all be gone before you know it. 

Sinful Layer Chocolate Cake

Why go out and buy a chocolate cake when you can just make it at home.  This Sinful Layer Chocolate Cake is just that, sinful.  This cake is moist and delicious and perfect for any celebration. 

Making a dinner for your significant other for Valentine's Day?  Why not bake this wonderful cake, they are going to be impress.  As you know Valentine's Day is all about chocolate and this cake is just perfect for the occasion.

Another reason to make this cake today is because today is National Chocolate Cake Day.  

Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Where do I start...I had been looking at this recipe for a while now.  Initially, I wanted to make pumpkin whoopie pies, but since I have not made anything with chocolate lately, I decided to make these instead.   These Chocolate Whoopie Pies are soft and rich in chocolate, the cream filling is not extremely sweet, but it's creamy and simply delicious.  

I sat down right after taking these pictures and ate the three little pies you see on the picture and had a whole glass of milk.  This was a perfect dessert on a cold afternoon.  I couldn't wait until after dinner.  Being that they are small, you can eat a few and not feel guilty about it..at least I didn't.

NY Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

This is a basic NY cheesecake recipe and is really good.  I usually make it with an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate ganache.  But you can pretty much do anything, like a ginger cookie crust with strawberry topping or even cherries. Another way to make it you own is by using some fruit jam.

I have used raspberry and strawberry jam and even dulce de leche, by mixing in after you have prepared the batter.  Poor half of the batter in the the baking pan then add the flavor you want using a spoon.  Add as much as you want then add the other half and mix some on top of the cheesecake too.

 Ingredients:

6 Honey Made Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 1 cup)

3 Tbsp. sugar

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

5 pkg. (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 Tbsp. flour

1 Tbsp. vanilla

1 cup Sour Cream

4 eggs

Heat oven to 325°F.

Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Beat cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended.  Mix in the flour and sour cream, then add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until blended. Pour over crust.

Bake for 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim.

Chocolate Ganache Ingredient:

8 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature

Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl; set aside
Place cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Pour over chocolate and let stand until chocolate has softened, about 5 minutes.  Add butter and stir until smooth. Pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting.  Enjoy!!

Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

I'm not sure who in the world does not like chocolate. I love anything that has chocolate in it..from cookies, cakes, pies and cheesecakes.  Today I want to show you how to make the perfect brownie.  This recipe is really easy to make and so delicious. Don't forget to get some vanilla ice cream to go with it.

 Brownie Ingredients

3/4 cup Flour

1/4 tsp Baking soda

1/4 tsp Salt

1/3 cup Butter

1/2 cup Sugar

2 tbsp Water

12 oz Chocolate chips; semi-sweet

1 tsp Vanilla

2 Eggs

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

8 oz semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature

Brownie Instructions:

Preheat oven 350 Degrees F

Combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.  In microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and water. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Remove from microwave.  Add 1 cup chocolate chips and vanilla and stir until smooth and chips are melted.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Blend in flour mixture and stir in remaining chocolate chips.

Pour into a greased 8 or 9 inch pan and bake in oven for about 25-30 minutes. Insert a toothpick to make sure it comes out clean before taking out.

Chocolate Ganache Instruction:

Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl; set aside.  Place cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Pour over chocolate and let stand until chocolate has softened, about 5 minutes.
Add butter and stir until smooth. Pour over Brownie...Enjoy with some vanilla ice cream!