This Chocolate Torte with Dates and Dried Cherries combines cocoa, brandy-soaked fruit, pecans, and chocolate chunks into a dense, moist dessert ideal for winter entertaining.Read More

Molten Chocolate Cakes bake into tender, rich desserts with luscious molten centers. Simple to prepare and perfect for special occasions or effortless entertaining.Read More

hese Chocolate Truffles with Olive Oil and Fleur de Sel blend rich dark chocolate with olive oil and sea salt for a luxurious, smooth confection ideal for gifting or holidays.Read More

This Flourless Double Chocolate Raspberry Torte is a decadent, plant-based dessert that’s rich, smooth, and utterly irresistible. Made with dark chocolate, silken tofu, and almonds, it delivers a velvety texture without flour or dairy. Fresh raspberries and a glossy raspberry coulis add brightness and balance, making it the perfect gluten-free, vegan centerpiece for any celebration....Read More

Few desserts inspire as much awe as the first spoonful of a warm Chocolate Lava Cake, when the velvety center spills out in a rush of molten chocolate. Luxurious yet surprisingly easy to make, this restaurant-worthy classic combines the richness of bittersweet chocolate with the lightness of a soufflé. Serve it straight from the oven...Read More

These Fudge Brownies are everything a true chocolate lover dreams of — glossy tops, deeply fudgy centers, and that perfect balance between dense and tender. Made with high-quality butter, Dutch-process cocoa, and the best chocolate chips you can find, they deliver a depth of flavor that’s both sophisticated and nostalgic. The touch of espresso powder...Read More

During the holidays at the Aptos Farmers Market, Malabar Trading Company would treat shoppers to small cups of this exquisite French-style hot chocolate — a deeply indulgent drink meant to be savored slowly. Unlike the thin, overly sweet versions most Americans know, this chocolat chaud is rich, velvety, and intensely chocolate-forward, made with real cream...Read More

Chocolate and olive oil share a natural harmony — the fruity, buttery notes of good olive oil deepen the richness of chocolate while keeping these brownies incredibly moist. This simple recipe comes together quickly and always vanishes fast (hence the nickname “Disappearing Brownies”). Finished with a melted chocolate bar frosting, they strike just the right...Read More

Cool, creamy, and flecked with rich chocolate, this Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a refreshing treat for any season. The bright flavor of peppermint perfectly complements the velvety vanilla custard base, while chopped chocolate adds a satisfying crunch. Whether tinted pale green for nostalgia or left naturally ivory, it’s a scoop of pure,...Read More

Luxuriously smooth and deeply flavorful, this Dark Chocolate Ice Cream is pure decadence in a scoop. Made with rich cocoa, real cream, and egg yolks for a silky custard base, this classic treat captures the essence of fine chocolate—bittersweet, velvety, and irresistibly indulgent. Whether enjoyed on its own, paired with berries, or served alongside a...Read More