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CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

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These decadent chocolate molten lava cakes are the perfect small batch dessert! They’re incredibly easy to make and ready in minutes! Valentine’s Day is next week, and I’ve got the perfect dessert for you to make! These individual chocolate molten lava cakes are a breeze to whip up and only take 8 minutes to bake. You can place the filled ramekins into the fridge for a few hours before you plan on baking them, and then pop them into the oven right after dinner. Nothing beats a freshly baked gooey molten cake topped with ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce! These will make you swoon! So how do you make these decadent little cakes? First, you’ll want to butter and dust four ramekins with cocoa powder. I used 6 ounce ramekins. Next, grab a stick of butter and melt it in the microwave. Whisk in 4 ounces of chopped chocolate (I prefer semisweet) until it’s silky smooth. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 2 yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture turns pale and thickens. If

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

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I’m partnering with  Ghirardelli  to bring you today’s recipe. All opinions are my own. Thank you for helping me work with companies I love! Step by step instructions for how to make perfect chocolate covered strawberries. All you need is TWO simple ingredients! Skip the expensive pre-made chocolate covered strawberries and make them yourself! They’re quick, easy and the perfect gift to give for Valentine’s Day. They can look elegant or fun, no candy-making skills required. The entire family can get involved! Pull up your sleeves, wash those strawberries and melt your wafers, because you’re going to be a pro by the end of this post! HOW TO PREPARE THE STRAWBERRIES: Pick ripe, deep red strawberries. This can be tricky, especially because strawberry season is just starting. Make sure the strawberries you choose are  similar in size, firm, blemish-free, and red all the way up to the leaves .  Rinse your strawberries in cool water, then pat dry. Make sure they are  completely dry  before d

5 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE COCONUT MOUSSE

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A rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for summer! This totally effortless 5 ingredient chocolate coconut mousse is dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb and no-bake. Oh hey there summer, I see you!  Suddenly we went from winter to summer in a matter of weeks. I feel like we completely skipped spring here in Virginia. The weather has quickly taken a turn and let me tell you, it’s hot and humid! I’m a California girl (although I’ve lived in Florida a little too) and I just can’t deal with humidity. It makes my hair go crazy, it ruins baked goods, and it summons the  all  the mosquitos to our yard. Not a fan. ? It’s also the reason why I need recipes like this 5 ingredient mousse in my life. Quick, refreshing and best of all, no-bake! As many of you know I’ve been testing all sorts of dairy-free recipes. Many are almond based, but the majority of them are coconut based. This is one that I fell in love with after taking just one teeny tine bite. It was thick, flavorful and surprisingly d