It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas yet: it’s National Chocolate Week! Marked from 15th-21st October across the UK, it’s the perfect excuse to tuck into smooth, creamy, velvety, rich, indulgent dishes where cocoa is the star of the show - and you certainly don’t have to tell us twice! To celebrate, here are 8 of our favourite chocolate recipes so you can whip up your own creation, whether you prefer a Plum and Chocolate Crumble Tart or White Hot Chocolate.
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1. Plum and Chocolate Crumble Tart
Juicy plums add a seasonal twist to this comforting tart that's perfect for autumn.
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2. Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse
Hosting a dinner party? This easy recipe is sure to impress your guests while ending the meal on a sweet note.
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3. Baked Raspberry and Chocolate Puddings with Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce
Is there anything more comforting than a warm chocolate pudding? Yes, there is! These rich puds drizzled in a warm cinnamon spiced chocolate sauce and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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4. Double Chocolate Doughnuts
What's better than chocolate? Double chocolate! These gourmet brownies are the ultimate tea-time treat.
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5. Flourless Chocolate Cake
GBBO, eat your heart out. This gorgeous, citrus-infused and gluten-free chocolate cake is a bake-off worthy show-stopper!
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6. Pistachio Chocolate Tart with Caramel Mascarpone and Ganache
Homemade caramel and a mascarpone ganache make for an indulgent filling in this chocolate-based tart. It's the perfect way to impress your dinner guests.
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7. Chocolate Chia Pancakes
Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast? Certainly not us! Embrace your inner child and enjoy these chocolate chia pancakes - they'll definitely help you start your day on the right foot.
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8. Mocha Brownies
It's perhaps the most obvious way to cook with chocolate - and the only way to make brownies better, in our humble opinion, is to add a hit of coffee!
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