As a lover of dark chocolate and spicy foods, I set out and experimented with three different spicy Ghirardelli chocolate recipes and WOW are they good. I think my soul mate might be sweet and spicy combinations.
I hope everyone has a beautiful and happy Valentine's Day. It might be a Hallmark holiday and I might (still) be single but today is a day to celebrate LOVE and love in every form. Call your parents, grandparents, best friends and tell them you love them because at the end of the day that is all we have. Wave to your neighbors, smile at a stranger, love yourself—spread your love to the ends of the Earth!
Okay that's enough V-day rambling from me. I give you SPICY CHOCOLATE TREATS!!
Spicy Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownies:
Fudgy with a kick!!!
Ready for the best part? It's so easy! Ghirardelli Brownie Mix (I used the Dark Chocolate one) and some spices. Bada-BOOM, bada-BING.
Ingredients:
Ghirardelli Brownie Mix
1 tbsp Cinnamon
1tbsp Chili Powder
Directions:
Follow instructions on mix
Mix in the cinnamon and chili powder
Bake according to package
(Optional) For an extra kick, sprinkle chili powder on top
Enjoy!
Spicy Strawberry Chocolate Candies:
Creamy, rich and tangy!
Confession. This was the first time I have ever made molds. Not many survived... because I ate them. So here's to the 7 out of 12 that did so that I could take this pic, opps! :)
Ingredients (based on a 12 servings):
10oz Dark Chocolate Ghirardelli Morsels
Organic Strawberry Jam
Red Pepper Jelly
Directions:
Melt chocolate according to instructions on package
Stir until completely melted
Fill chocolate molds completely
Wait 2 minutes and pour out any of the melted chocolate back into your bowl. This will leave the molds with just enough chocolate coating it.
Make sure the bowl of melted chocolate stays warm to keep melted
While mold sets, mix the jam and jelly together.
Fill the molds 2/3 to 3/4 up with the jam and jelly mixture
With the remaining chocolate, fill the molds completely and scrape off any excess chocolate.
Let molds set in a cool area for 10 - 15 minutes
Un-mold
Enjoy!
Spicy Chocolate Chile Pepper Bark:
Sweet, simple and EXTRA spicy!!
Ahh, chocolate bark... just like eating a candy bar but better! Now I don't pick favorites, but out of these three recipes, this is the spiciest and sweetest and therefore I LOVE IT.
Ingredients:
10oz Dark Chocolate Ghirardelli Morsels
1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
1 cup pistachios (optional)
Directions:
Line a baking pan with wax paper
Melt chocolate according to instructions on package
Mix in the spices and 3/4 cup of pistachios
Pour chocolate onto baking pan. Spread it out evenly
Crush remaining 1/4 cup of pistachios and sprinkle them on top
Chill for 20 minutes in the freezer, or until set
Break into pieces and store in airtight container
Enjoy!
That is all my lovely valentines! I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I did :)