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.
Peanut, black bean and groundnut chocolate brownies are a delicious dessert inspired by the Xitsonga culture, in celebration of our rainbow nation’s diversity. The rich chocolate goodness is punctuated by the earthiness of the peanuts, creating a delectable square to share. For more Heritage Day recipes, click here.
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!
A chocolate orgasm with red fruit delights is the perfect way to end off a meal of sinful indulgence. For such intricate-looking desserts, they are surprisingly easy and worth every step. Perfect for a dinner party or whenever you’re feeling especially naughty, these delicious delicacies mean the end of faking satisfaction.
Experiment with different biscuit bases and with white chocolate for variation.
Recipe by Anna Montali Photography by Graeme Borchers If you liked this recipe, then you will definitely also enjoy these coffee and/or chocolate cake recipes: Coffee, dark chocolate and hazelnut meringue layer cake Mini chocolate sponges with coffee meringue icing
This is a Delia Smith-inspired recipe. For best results, serve the risotto immediately and keep portions small as it is very rich.