Death by Chocolate: Delicious Recipes for Valentine's Shows

[nicki25]

I am going to be doing 4 or 5 shows before valentines and I want to do "Death by Chocolate" theme shows. Anyone got any really good recipes????

 

[jenniferknapp]

There are a few threads around here that are on the same topic...one was killer chocolate cake, and another was about valentine's ...try doing a search, good luck and HTH!

 

[Admin Greg]

1. Chocolate Lava CakeIngredients:- 1 cup butter- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate- 4 eggs- 4 egg yolks- 1/2 cup sugar- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour- 1/4 tsp salt- Powdered sugar for dustingInstructions:1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.2. In a double boiler, melt together the butter and bittersweet chocolate until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.3. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.4. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate mixture while continuing to beat the egg mixture.5. Add in the vanilla extract, flour, and salt, and mix until just combined.6. Grease 4-6 ramekins and pour the batter evenly into each one.7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.8. Let cool for 1-2 minutes, then invert each ramekin onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.2. Chocolate Covered StrawberriesIngredients:- 1 lb fresh strawberries- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips- 2 tbsp vegetable oil- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, coconut flakes, etc.Instructions:1. Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact.2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.3. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating about 3/4 of the berry.4. Place the dipped strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.5. Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle on any desired toppings.6. Let the chocolate-covered strawberries cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.3. Chocolate TrufflesIngredients:- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped- 1/2 cup heavy cream- 1/4 cup unsalted butter- Cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles for coatingInstructions:1. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium heat until it starts to simmer.