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    The concept was to think outside the box about chocolate. How could we incorporate chocolate into each dish without it being boring?” says chef Alfred Henry on the culinary challenge he accepted when F&HE asked him to refashion one of his favourite ingredients into a three-course chocolate brunch feast. Executive chef at Tsogo Sun’s Southern Sun Cape Sun hotel in Cape Town, Alfred (40), has spent a good part of his professional life creating delectable desserts. Ever since his natural flair for pastry was identified while he was completing a Cordon Bleu diploma at Silwood Kitchen, Alfred has worked his…

    Creamy chocolate and vanilla rice pudding Serves: 4 – 6 Time: 45 mins Add 200g arborio rice, 700ml full-cream milk, 60g icing sugar, pinch salt, 250ml (1 cup) fresh cream, 100g butter and seeds of 2 vanilla pods to a medium saucepan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened, about 30 minutes. Swirl 120g chocolate spread through the warm rice pudding before serving in bowls. Cheat ’s chocolate panna cotta Serves: 2 Time: 20 mins + 4 hrs, to set Soak 2 gelatine leaves (5g) in cold water until soft, about 10 minutes. In a medium…

    This cheesecake is a soothing blend of creamy indulgence and gentle floral notes – a dessert that feels like a quiet exhale. Silky white chocolate folds into the smooth cheesecake base, while a whisper of lavender adds elegance without overpowering. Swirls of juicy blueberries bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous purple hue that makes every slice a little work of art. Balanced, beautiful, and wonderfully comforting, it’s the kind of treat that invites slow moments, shared plates, and a sense of togetherness. Recipes, styling and photographs by Katelyn Williams

    These utterly scrummy white chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds are the ideal sweet-and-savoury treat to pop in the centre of the dinner table after a rich meal. The delicious flavours make them great for any time of the year, but these colours are especially perfect for Halloween! We also think that these chocolate shards make the perfect homemade Christmas gift for loved ones.

    Nothing says “I love you” quite like this American-style white chocolate and cranberry fudge. It’s the perfect combination of sweet treats and romance and will leave the one you love swooning for more. Win his or her over and pop a couple blocks of this mouth-watering fudge in a beautiful box, out a ribbon on it and gift is as a lovely Valentine’s Day spoil. They won’t be disappointed and you won’t be sorry! 

    These ‘friendly ghost’ meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard with peanut butter tombstones remind us of our favourite friendly ghost – Casper, of course! “Casper the friendly ghost the friendliest ghost you know though grown ups might look in anger and fright the children all love him so…” We think these ghoulish sweets are the perfect addition to your Halloween party! Not only are they spooktacular to look at, but they taste great too!