You don’t need an excuse to indulge in these chunky chocolate nut brownies that fit the bill for any (and every!) occasion.
Everyone loves an Easter egg, but for South African chocolate fans there’s now an even bigger treat to be found on the inside. Beyers Chocolates has just unveiled their Sweetie Pie Easter Egg, which means that “Everyone’s favourite soft spot” is now enclosed in a delicious milk chocolate egg. “Sweetie Pie is one of the much-loved brands that fall under Beyers Chocolates,” says Kees Beyers, founder and CEO of Beyers Chocolates. “We wanted to expand this range and so we naturally looked at season products, and the end result is the Sweetie Pie Easter Egg.” For more information visit: www.beyerschocolates.com…
These warm chocolate brownies with roasted plum sorbet are perfect for the chef who only wants to do half the work (no judgement). Using ready-made brownies takes some of the pressure off, and all you have to do is prep the deliciously sweet, fresh plum sorbet. Recipes and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
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…
Print Recipe Espresso and peppermint chocolate ice cream Serves: 6 - 8 Cooking Time: 2 hrs + 6 hrs/overnight, to freeze Ingredients 250ml (1 cup) espresso, cooled 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream 250ml (1 cup) full cream milk 200g icing sugar, sifted 30ml (2 tbsp) vanilla essence pinch salt 150g Nestlé Peppermint Crisp chocolate, roughly
Inspired by the spiced Mayan hot chocolate that Vianne Rocher (played by Juliette Binoche) prepared at La Chocolaterie Maya, this truffle recipe belongs to author Joanne Harris, who penned Chocolat, the novel on which the movie is based. These are sinfully rich bites of pure passion.
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…
When a sweet craving hits, these sour cherry and açaí dark chocolate bliss balls are heavenly – and with antioxidant-rich cocoa, dark chocolate and açaí powder, they’re loaded with the good stuff! Recipe, styling and photographs by Dianne Bibby
Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
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
Pumpkin and dark chocolate are a surprisingly good combination – perfect with a steaming cup of espresso. It’s the perfect comfort food, so raid the pumpkin patch (and your pantry) and whip up a yummy pumpkin and dark chocolate pie that the whole family will love!
Sweet, fruity jam and rich ganache are the perfect pair in this apricot jam and chocolate ganache tart. It’s a marriage of divine flavour on a buttery, golden crust. Decadent but not overwhelming, this easy tart is worth making again and again!
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.
Pimp your standard chocolate-brownie mix this month and say hello to gooey bacon and marshmallow-studded chocolate brownies. These mouth-watering treats are as sinfully decadent as brownies get, and although they might be easy to make, they’re certainly not easy to resist!
These surprise-centre mini doughnuts with caramelised white chocolate ganache are as deviliciously decadent as doughnuts get. The colours make them perfect for Halloween, but they’re just as delicious on any day of the year.