Nutmeg, orange and chocolate tart with crème pâtissière is divinely elegant. A lightly spiced chocolate pastry shell is quite unusual, but works beautifully with the rich, dreamy crème pâtissière. Top with earthy fruit and enjoy!
“I hope there’s dessert!” Us, at every single dinner party! Don’t leave your guests wondering and whip up a few of these baked chocolate ganache cups with berries and biscotti crumbs. These will surely leave your guest smiling!
Not all of us are particularly gifted when it comes to negotiating hot oil. Mini gooseberry and vanilla doughnuts with white chocolate glaze are a great alternative to the usual fried doughnuts, no oil needed! Light, sweet, and dipped in dreamy white chocolate.
Churros with spiced chilli chocolate are a Mexican favourite. Who can resist golden bites sprinkled in sugary goodness? The richness of chocolate is perfect with the pastry, and a kick of chilli is a welcome surprise. More yummy Mexican recipes for you to indulge in: Lime buttered corn with Mexican brown rice Spicy prawn tortillas with refried beans Sweet potato churros
Layered Black Forest pancake stack with cherries and whipped chocolate ganache is the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Why not combine some of the best things in the world – chocolate, cream and pancakes – into one delectable treat? You deserve it! To make this dish even more delicious, we recommend making your own pancakes instead of going store-bought.
Chocolate and chilli is one of those combinations that was probably met with a few raised eyebrows upon being introduced. The two are just a little too different, right? Well that’s also what makes them so delicious together – the spiciness of chilli really complements the dark richness of cocoa. This delectable chocolate chilli cake is an example of a match made in heaven.
Was there ever a simpler dessert than dark chocolate and fruit fondue? This dish will be ready in less than 20 minutes, although it’s so delicious that it might not take longer than 5 to finish off. The secret to having a memorable and fun fondue is to dream up delicious things to dunk, so don’t be afraid to include treats like angel food cake cubes, marshmallows, tiny brownies, tiny cookies, ladyfingers, shortbread, amaretti, biscotti or meringues to dunk in the chocolate. For a delicious classic cheese fondue recipe, click here.
Mini chocolate sponges with coffee meringue icing unite two favourite flavours in a heavenly combination. You can’t really go wrong when you mix the rich decadence of coffee and chocolate. Go on and indulge! If you loved these mini chocolate sponges with coffee meringue icing, then you will definitely enjoy these recipes (take our word for it): Peppermint Crisp fridge tart (one of your all-time favourites) Nougat ice cream cake (another hit on the ice-cream cake latest hits) Ricotta and lemon cakes (some of Sicily’s most beloved flavours)
You’ll be tempted to keep this butterscotch-glazed chocolate bundt cake all to yourself, but it’s the kind of delicious dessert that deserves to be shared. Full of chocolaty goodness and sweet syrup, it’s the perfect indulgence.
Although mostly used as a starchy side for supper, polenta is revamped to give this fruity cake a wonderful texture. You can’t go wrong with the delightful combination of zetsy mango, sponge and creamy white chocolate. This delicious polenta and mango cake with a white chocolate yoghurt sauce is a delicious dessert that’s perfect with a dark, rich cup of coffee.
Chefs Garth Stroebel and Paul Hartmann give us a taste of life in the kitchen at the South African Chefs Academy in Cape Town. This chocolate box filled with strawberry mousse served with Cape fruits is a delicious example of their creativity and flair for food construction. Create this world-class dessert in your own kitchen!
We refer to this white chocolate and guava cake as ‘The Ultimate Indulgence’, and with good reason. Creamy, sweet and fruity, this is heaven. Recipe by Greta Bester Photographs by Graeme Borchers
It’s right there in the name. This ultimate death by chocolate mousse cake is the only decadent chocolate confection you will ever need again. It’s perfect for entertaining or a special occasion, and no palate will be able to resist it. Recipe by Martie Koen Photographs by Graeme Borchers
Chocolate, nut and orange brownies are gooey, dark and delicious. Orange and chocolate are an amazing combination: rich and decadent meets sweet and fruity. These treats are to die for. If you prefer a more traditional recipe, check out our recipe for fudgy choco brownies.
Red grapes contain polyphenols (most concentrated in the skins and seeds) which help to protect against heart disease. So sure, white chocolate mousse with red grapes is a decadently delicious dessert, but you can’t deny that there are some health benefits. Go ahead and indulge!