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Awesome Chocolate Paper Flower Bouquet

CheerUp — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:06:30 +0000

This Chocolate Paper Flower Bouquet is perfect for birthday, mother’s day, valentine’s day,or any occasion,

Material you may need:

Chocolate
Tissue paper
Skewer
Tape
Scissors
Glue gun
Craft paper roll

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Chocolate Strawberry Shots

CheerUp — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:24:46 +0000

To pull this cookery trick off, you will need to read carefully and remember to use as big strawberries as you can find.

Here is what you have to do and have:
• strawberries;
• paring knife;
• chocolate;
• grapefruit spoon;
• (optional) whipped cream;

First, cut off the point of the strawberry so it will make them stand on their own. Meanwhile melt some chocolate. Then, hull out each strawberry with the help of a paring knife. You could use a grapefruit spoon for this as well. But make sure you don’t cut too much out, because you have no need for a thin wall of strawberry – they will break in no time. Now, before gently pouring in the chocolate, remember to pat strawberries dry. You can use the chocolate to make a little base for the strawberries, just like in the images, little trick that will give them even more stability. Next, put the fresh `shots` in the freezer to make them sturdier. You can use a knife to remove any irregular excess off your strawberry shots. And one might put a bit of whipped cream on top to add extra flavor. Let them settle at room temperature before digging in. Enjoy!

source: ericasweettooth.com

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Delicious Valentine’s Day Strawberry Recipes

CheerUp — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:28:04 +0000

Check out these 15 amazing strawberry recipes that are perfect treats to make for the people you love this coming Valentine’s Day!

1. Easy white chocolate strawberry cheesecake

Cheesecake is delicious. Strawberries are delicious. White chocolate is delicious too. What’s not to love with this strawberry white chocolate cheesecake from Dishing Delish? This particular recipe is especially light and it’s made with the perfect combination of strawberries and strawberry syrup. On top of that, the white chocolate included in the mixture and grated into delicious curls on top makes the whole cake even sweeter than it would have been.

2. Chocolate and strawberry Swiss roll

Have you always loved those little prepackaged Swiss roll cakes that so many kids take to school in their packed lunches? Well, we’ve found a homemade recipe for you that’s just like those, but even more delicious! Besides the fact that almost everything tastes better homemade, this version of a yummy Swiss roll has strawberries rolled right up into the cake within the whipped cream filling. Get the recipe from PicNic!

3. Homemade strawberry marshmallows

Certain holidays, like Easter and Valentine’s Day, are really big on marshmallow treats when it comes to what the stores will sell in their seasonal candy section. You might have guessed by now, however, that we love recreating the things we see in stores for ourselves. That’s why we were excited to find this delicious strawberry marshmallow recipe complete with a bit of chocolate coating on Fox and Briar!

4. Strawberry cinnamon cake

Sometimes it’s nice to balance a deliciously sweet and fruity flavour with something that’s got a little more spice. That’s why we really like strawberry recipes that involve cinnamon! It’s the perfect flavour combination without having one flavour overwhelm the other. Check out this awesomely moist and perfectly iced cake recipe from The Cake Chica.

5. Strawberry chocolate truffles

We’ve always loved truffle candies, but particularly when there’s chocolate involved. On top of that, we’ve always especially loved truffles that have a bit of crunch on the outside to balance out a smooth chocolate filling. These particular truffles from Sweet & Savoury by Shinee achieve that combination thanks to a yummy crushed coating made from smashed strawberry M&M’s, which are seasonal around Valentine’s Day!

6. Fudge lover’s strawberry truffle cake

We’ve already talked about how much we love strawberries and how much we love truffles, but this delicious cake recipe from Capturing Joy adds a whole new taste element to the mix! This cake is made with fudge, giving it an absolutely delectable texture that makes for a great food experience in combination with the slight crunch of the fresh strawberries.

7. Strawberry chocolate ganache layer cake

Whenever we heard the words “chocolate ganache”, our minds automatically picture decadent layers and the richest chocolate around. This particular cake has whipped cream in the centre, a thick drizzling of chocolate sauce, and a topping of amazingly fresh strawberries, making it just about as decadent and gourmet as we originally pictured. See how it’s made on A Savoury Feast!

8. Mini chocolate strawberry lava cakes

Have you always loved mouthwatering lava cakes and the way the rich chocolate spills out from the centre when you take the first bite? Well, we’ve got great news for strawberry lovers, because My Sequinned life has a version that’s filled with strawberry sauce instead of chocolate! It’s a little less rich, a little more fresh tasting, and just as scrumptious.

9. Individual frozen Oreo strawberry pies

Perhaps you’ve thought all of these cakes and things sound good, but your actual favourite type of treat is a frozen one involving ice cream? Then we’ve found the strawberry treat for you! The Crafting Nook guides you through the process of making little pies in individual servings, filled with strawberry flavouring and and a crunchy, ice cream cake-like layer on the bottom.

10. M&M’s strawberry ice cream sandwiches

Do you like the strawberry ice cream idea but you’d rather have something fun and overly sweet to really make it a treat? Try this delicious M&M cookie ice cream sandwich idea instead! The ice cream in between the cookies is a delicious strawberry flavour that will keep you in the Valentine’s Day spirit. Get the recipe on The Craft Patch!

11. Chocolate strawberry truffles

Did you like the idea of the other truffles we talked about earlier a lot but you’d rather have a regular coating, then perhaps you’d rather have this version from Posh Little Designs! They’re still delicious and they still taste like strawberries, but it’s always nice to have options! We think these truffles are extra cute because they’re shaped like little hearts.

12. Chocolate strawberry heart

Have you always liked the idea of individualized cakes and pies? Then these heart-shaped chocolate strawberry dream desserts might be a lot more along the lines of what you’ve been hoping for as you scroll! Desserts Required guides you through the process of making little cakes that are deliciously creamy but still chalk full of those strawberries you love so much.

13. Chocolate dipped strawberry chocolate chip cookies

Warm, gooey chocolate chop cookies are one of the most delicious snacks we can think of… or, at least, they were until we were introduced to the concept of chocolate chip strawberry cookies! Bakerita shows you how to take that idea even further into deliciousness by making those cookies and then, once they’re baked and cooled, dipping them in chocolate and drizzling a chocolate layer on top!

14. Chocolate covered strawberry macaroons

Macaroons come in all different flavours, but you could probably already guess that strawberry is one of our very favourites. Imagine how excited we were, then, when we found a strawberry macaroon recipe on The Kitchen McCabe! This isn’t just any recipe, though. This one is chocolate dipped, making it even more mouthwatering than it would have been already.

15. Chocolate covered strawberry brownies

Chocolate fudge brownies are one of our very favourite things. We love the taste, we love the texture, and to be honest, we even love the process of making them. We love them even more, however, when we get to add delicious chunks of strawberry! Bakerita guides you through the process of making strawberry brownies that are sweet, fresh, and smothered in chocolate.

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Delicious Chocolate Graham Crackers

CheerUp — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:54:46 +0000

I have always filed graham crackers as something you buy at the store. I never thought to homemake them. They went on the list and were put into the shopping cart. Then one fateful afternoon I made a batch, and unlocked the code to an unlimited at-home supply of the worlds best cracker.

Picture this: no waiting for a graham cracker snack until after a grocery store run. No campfires without s’mores, and no more half-complete gingerbread houses because we ran out of graham cracker building blocks.

All is now right in the world.

The secret to the perfect graham cracker texture is in a secret ingredient: almond meal. Almond meal keeps these crackers moist without any preservatives that come in the boxed variety. In addition to moisture, the almond meal provides healthy fats, and protein. Almonds also contain one of the most concentrated natural sources of biotin, which can boost your skin and hair health. I will eat a graham cracker to that!

For absolutely perfect healthy Chocolate Graham Crackers, there are a few tips to follow.

Tip# 1: Whisked away.

Almond meal, an essential ingredient in this recipe, has a tendency to form clumps. To avoid clumpy graham crackers, be sure to vigorously whisk the almond meal and brown rice flour to break up any clumps and combine them well.

Tip #2: Have the patience of a saint.

This recipe has two waiting periods. First, you have to let the graham crackers cool in the oven for 10 minutes. This allows a gentle heat to crisp the crackers up evenly. Second, you have to let the graham crackers cook completely on the baking sheet before eating. This again, is essential to creating the perfect graham cracker texture. If you can make the wait, you will be rewarded with graham crackers that are perfectly crisp.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup brown rice flour
3/4 cup almond meal
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons psyllium husks
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the brown rice flour, almond meal, cacao powder, psyllium husks, and baking soda.

2. In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.

3. Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined.

4. Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper.

5. Place another sheet of parchment over the top. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/8th inch thick.

6. Remove the top parchment (but leave the bottom sheet). Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the dough into 2×2 inch squares.

7. Take a toothpick, dowel, or fork, and prick the top of the graham crackers.

8. Using the bottom sheet of parchment, transfer the graham crackers onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Shut off the oven, and crack it open. Leave the graham crackers in the vented oven for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

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