Peanut butter and dark chocolate dipped fruit The perfect vegan sweet treat for summer! PREP TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 4 | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 1 punnet kiwis, halved 1 punnet figs, halved lengthways 1 punnet strawberries, whole 1 ½ cups natural vegan peanut butter, warmed 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate, melted 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted ¼ cup peanuts, chopped 1 tbsp edible flower petals 1 tbsp sea salt flakes ¼ cup pistachios, chopped METHOD LINE a tray with baking paper and assemble the kiwis, figs and strawberries on the tray. PLACE peanut butter…
Have you ever wanted to make your own chocolate? Artichoc Creative Cafe in Stellenbosch is offering just that. In this 2 hour chocolate workshop, you’ll create your own chocolate masterpieces. It’s a fun activity for kids and adults alike! You’ll learn all the tips and tricks to temper chocolate, melting, pouring and filling chocolate moulds. The best part? You can decorate your chocolate bars however you’d like to create something truly unique – and delicious. Plus you’ll get to learn all about how cocoa beans are farmed and processed as well as receive a full tasting introduction. If you’re a…
Chocolate and pretzel tart bites TOTAL TIME 30 min + refrigeration | MAKES 14 squares | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 150g plain chocolate biscuits 60g lightly salted pretzels, plus 14 to decorate 125g butter, melted 300ml cream 200g milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 100g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 tsp cocoa powder METHOD PROCESS biscuits and pretzels until fine crumbs form. Add butter and process until combined. Press mixture evenly over the base and sides of an 11cm x 35cm loose-based rectangular fluted tart pan; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. BRING cream to a simmer in a pot over…
It’s hard to believe that these Macadamia and chocolate pots are gluten free, better for diabetics, lacto vegetarian AND wheat free. Created perfectly for those who have specific dietary requirements. They are also super quick to make and can be put in the fridge until serving, allowing you to carry on with any other tasks while they set! Macadamia and Chocolate Pots MAKES 4 small portions | TOTAL TIME15 mins + 1 hr, to chill INGREDIENTS 1 x 250g tub plain, smooth, fat-free cottage cheese 165g macadamia nut butter 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence 50g xylitol 50g cocoa powder small…
For the last decade sisters Zainab and Faatimah Paruk, who are both qualified Chefs, have been making their indelible mark on Durban’s collective palate through their catering company, Chilli Chocolate Chefs (CCC) on Musgrave Road. Every meal which has left the CCC premises has been prepared under their precise guidance; and now they are passing on that knowledge to their followers through a luxurious 240-page book simply entitled ‘Bringing It Home’. The Chilli Chocolate Chefs culinary signature reflects Zainab and Faatimah’s commitment to exceptional quality. In August 2022, their lovingly curated recipes were committed to print in their fourth recipe book which…
What started out as a trend in 1970s American suburbia – then a boxed vanilla cake mix made as a tray bake, poked with holes and the holes filled with jello (or jelly here in SA), the jelly set, the top of the creation then spread with whipped cream and sliced into neat squares to serve. As we know, any good trend of yesteryear is bound to make a vintage revival – and, in this case, there’s good reason for our Pinterest feeds to be filled with poke cakes of all descriptions! Poking your cake (or brownies in this case)…
Drizzled with a magical chocolate topping, this creamy peanut butter-based smoothie carries the deliciousness of a milkshake without the ice cream. A fun, tasty and more mindful treat for breakfast time that the whole family will love! Smoothie with magic chocolate shell HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 20 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 frozen chopped bananas 2 cups milk 1 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp honey 3 cups ice CHOCOLATE SHELL 200g dark chocolate, chopped 70ml coconut oil METHOD BLEND all the ingredients together until smooth. Divide smoothie between glasses and place in the freezer until ready…
“FOR THE LOVE OF CACAO” – the 5 words that describe Cocoafair… What started out as an idea has grown into a full-out obsession for all things cacao. With a carefully curated yet playful name that can be understood as having a love affair with chocolate, Cocoafair had planned to make chocolate from bean to bar at the foot of Table Mountain. Knowing nothing about the process, they started experimenting and making chocolate in late 2009 and since then, have catapulted into success as being one of the very few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in South Africa. By using what nature…
When it comes to chocolate, enough is never enough! Whether you enjoy your chocolate by the block or slab, our collection of chocolate recipes will be sure to satisfy your craving. Ranging from rich ganache tarts and cakes, to bubbly mousse and molten lava puddings, there’s a recipe here for everyone! 1. Double chocolate mousse cakes With four different layers of chocolate, these rich double chocolate mousse cakes are the ultimate treat for chocolate-fanatics. 2. White chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds Studded with sumac, orange and salted almonds, these white chocolate shards are the ideal sweet-and-savoury…
With a light, buttery crumb and a silky white chocolate glaze, this white chocolate bundt cake is elegant in its simplicity – a perfect treat for birthdays, tea parties and picnics. White Chocolate Bundt Cake SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS 375g butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 6 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk GLAZE …
This classic chocolate mousse is rich, decadent and delightfully easy to make. Garnish with torched meringue, fresh berries and chocolate shavings for a elegant dessert guaranteed to wow your guests. Classic chocolate mousse SERVES 4 Ingredients: 170g milk or dark chocolate ¼ cup cream 4 large egg whites 3 Tbsp castor sugar 1 Tbsp cocoa powder Cream or torched meringue and chocolate shavings to garnish, optional Method: BREAK the chocolate into pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each one, until melted and smooth. ADD in the cream and mix vigorously until the mixture…
Simple chocolate pots This no-bake, decadent dessert is the perfect after-dinner treat. Its free from heaps of refined sugar ,but dont think that this dessert wont impress- we’ve used nature’s bounty to sweeten the deal. HANDS-ON TIME 10 min |TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes |SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE POTS 180 grams vegan dark chocolate 1 ¾ cups almond milk, room temperature 1 cup medjool dates TO SERVE 1 tin (400m) coconut cream, refrigerated and unshaken 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder Pinch sea salt flakes METHOD MELT the chocolate and place in the fridge to cool slightly. COMBINE the milk and…
In celebration of Vegan Cake Day, why not try our super easy vegan chocolate cake? We used vegan butter, olive oil and vegan chocolate to create a perfectly moist, springy cake topped in a decadent chocolate ganache. This is an easy cake to make for a vegan friend’s birthday, celebration or just for some fun! Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hr 45 min | SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS Vegan Chocolate cake 20 grams vegan butter, melted, for the cake tin 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder, for the cake tin 6 cups flour 1 cup cocoa…
Cheers to warm winter evenings… Recipe by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart ALSO SEE: Amarula-spiked white hot chocolate
Beetroot chocolate cupcakes PREP TIME 25 minutes | COOK TIME 25 minutes | MAKES 12 Vegetarian INGREDIENTS For the beetroot and chocolate cupcakes 2 eggs ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup ground almonds ½ cup self-raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 125g cooked beetroot, grated 40g dark chocolate, finely grated ⅔ cup buttermilk For the chocolate icing ½ cup icing sugar 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp buttermilk, approximately METHOD Beetroot and chocolate cupcakes PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole 2-tablespoon flat-based patty pan with paper cases. WHISK eggs and sugar together…