chocolate

Known locally as “Croquants,” these double chocolate twice baked cookies are the French answer to Italian Biscotti. Hailing from sun-kissed Provence, these typical treats have a crisp texture and a classic elongated shape that make them perfect for dunking in coffee, tea or a glass of milk. This version is tailor-made for chocolate enthusiasts: packed with a rich cocoa flavor and irresistible chunks of dark chocolate.

This Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake is typically what we call a “Gâteau régréssif” in France – meaning it makes you feel like a kid again. With a buttery and tender crumb and beautiful chocolate and vanilla swirls, this is a staple French afternoon snack for kids and adults alike. Ready for this childhood favorite?

Homemade chocolate truffles are as decadent as they are simple to make. These bite-sized chocolate confections are made with only 4 ingredients, yet they’re blissfully elegant and incredibly delicious. They’re creamy, melt-in-your-mouth and will satisfy any chocolate lovers’ cravings. They’re a luxurious treat to serve after dessert or a perfect edible gift.

Chocolate lovers, you’re in for a treat! The Parisian Hot Chocolate is a notoriously thick, rich and amazingly creamy treat – all while being made with no cream! It relies solely on top-quality chocolate and warm milk to create the perfect balance of rich flavors and silky texture. It’s a treat that’s both comforting and luxurious. One that’ll transport you right to a cozy Parisian café on a crisp winter’s day.

Few things can satisfy your sweet-tooth more than a quick, easy and extremely delicious chocolate cake. And for this, this Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake hits the mark with a bulls-eye. Made with olive oil instead of butter, its yields a deep dark chocolate taste, intensified by the richness of olive oil. It tastes very chocolatey, yet has an airy and light texture that makes it suited for any occasion, any toppings and any season.

This Queen of Sheba Chocolate Cake is one of Julia Child’s most famous recipes, and for all the right reasons. It’s a simple cake recipe that yields a rich chocolatey taste with hints of almonds and a thin layer of chocolate buttercream to wow your guests. If you are learning French baking and need a staple dessert up your sleeve, the cake is a must!

A Classic of the French repertoire, a Chocolate Moelleux Cake is a decadent and intensely chocolatey cake, relying on only a few ingredients: eggs, sugar and a solid amount of butter and good-quality dark chocolate. Made with no flour, hence naturally gluten-free, this cake combines the richness of chocolate cake with the airiness of a mousse. A must for all chocolate lovers! 

Always a front-runner to garnish crêpes or for being smeared over sliced baguettes, Hazelnut Chocolate Spread is a definite star of the French breakfast table. Perfectly creamy, but less sweet and more robust in hazelnut flavor than most store-bought brands, this homemade hazelnut chocolate spread recipe focuses on two star ingredients – roasted hazelnuts and milk chocolate – for a taste and texture that’s as addictive as can be.

We’re putting yet another French twist on an American classic! Today’s recipe revisits classic fudgy Brownies, but with the addition of pecans and Fleur de Sel – a star ingredient of French cuisine. These brownies are deeply chocolatey, chewy in the center with crunchy bits of pecans, and topped with that shiny crackly top we all love. Fleur de Sel also sprinkled over top makes all the flavors pop and makes them even more addictive.

Decadent yet elegant, a Classic French Chocolate Mousse is a must in your repertoire as a French host(ess), or just to treat yourself. This timeless dessert relies on only a few ingredients – chocolate, eggs, butter and sugar – to create a smooth, airy texture with intense chocolatey taste. It is a great make-ahead dessert to serve in individual cups.