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7 Ooey Gooey Chocolate Desserts to Treat Your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show that special someone how much you care than with the most swoon-worthy treat of all: chocolate!
Sure, you could buy a box of chocolates from the grocery store, but something tells us they’ll be more impressed by a chocolate soufflé made by yours truly.
Check out this curated list of 7 ooey gooey desserts to treat your Valentine.
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CHOCOLATE FONDUE WITH POPCORN BALLS
Nothing says, “Be Mine,” quite like an ooey gooey, melty chocolate fondue.
All you need is a fondue pot, some of your favorite dark chocolate and enough popcorn for dipping. This recipe includes instructions for making popcorn balls, which is a great option for a date night in! Add to the experience with other chocolate-friendly pairing—strawberries, pretzels, dried fruit—and enjoy a delicious, decadent treat.
DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Silky-smooth chocolate heaven is within reach.
You only need six ingredients to make this decadent yet light and billowy mousse. Serve in stemmed glasses or ramekins, top with chocolate curls or a dollop of whipped cream and spoon up with reckless abandon.
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED CARAMEL COCONUT MACAROONS
These are a coconut lover’s dream. And—dare we say—might even make us coconut believers too!
Coconut macaroons are fairly easy to make with just a few ingredients, a mixing bowl and a baking sheet. This recipe leaves you with a pillowy, crunchy coconut cookie filled with a puddle of dulce de leche and drizzled with chocolate.
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CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉS WITH VANILLA CUSTARD SAUCE
Delicate but decadent, these chocolate soufflés have a rich chocolate flavor and airy, fluffy texture that’ll melt in your mouth. They might have to set in the fridge for a few hours, but they only take 15 minutes to bake. Serve in soufflé dishes with a coffee-infused crème anglaise, dusted with confectioners’ sugar.
SALTY DARK AND MILK CHOCOLATE SKILLET COOKIE
Everyone loves a chocolate chip cookie, and this one is the crème de la crème.
Using a cast iron skillet to bake the dough will give you a warm, soft center, wonderfully melted chocolate and perfectly crisp edges. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for gooey chocolate bliss.
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CHOCOLATE MADELEINE COOKIES
Madeleines are one of the most quintessential of French cookies, and this light, chocolaty variation is one to remember.
To make these elegant chocolate cakes, you’ll need a shell-shaped madeleine pan. Serve on their own or dipped in a bowl of chocolate ganache, and savor every last morsel of these rich, fluffy treats.
DUO-TONE CHOCOLATE POTS DE CRÈME
Inherently romantic, this most sensuous dessert is an unrivaled French classic.
Chocolate Pot de Crème is a rich and supple, chocolate-laden custard that envelops your taste buds in a way that cake could never. Not to mention—it’s simple, easy to make ahead and always delivers.
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