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French Chocolate Recipes

Delicious Recipes Using Milk, Dark, and White Chocolate

By , About.com Guide

Chocolate is a key ingredient in numerous French recipes. Use the highest quality chocolate you can afford; the flavor and texture really do make the difference between just good and out of this world!

1. Basic Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Basic chocolate truffles are so rich they require being eaten slow. Ganache and the proper rolling technique are the secrets of this recipe's success.

2. Chocolate Crepes Recipe

Classic chocolate crepes can be filled with just about any dessert-oriented food. Try combinations of nuts, fruit, and sauces for your own unique crepe.

3. Chocolate Grand Marnier Crepes Recipe

Stuff these unconventional crepes with fresh strawberries and pastry cream for an uplifting dessert.

4. Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate mousse is the quintessential romantic French dessert.

5. Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

Chocolate and pistachio is a favorite flavor combination in France. Make sure to shave the chocolate into thick strips so it doesn’t disappear during the mixing phase.

6. Chocolate Torte with Blueberry Wine Coulis Recipe

Borrowing from chocolate-covered blueberries, Blueberry Wine Coulis makes a unique, flavorful accompaniment this dense, fudge cake.

7. Corsican Mendiant au Chocolat Blanc

White chocolate is the perfect catalyst for the warm Mediterranean flavors of Corsica: walnuts, dates, and orange zest.

8. Dark Chocolate Sorbet Recipe

Deep, dark chocolate is the perfect finish to any meal. Here, the sumptuousness of a chocolate treat is tempered by the refreshing texture of a light sorbet.

9. Individual Chocolate Souffles Recipes

Chocolate soufflé is a magical, airy, rich, and complex confection that perfectly rounds out any meal. Served fresh out of the oven, it delights young children and impresses dinner guests.

10. Pears Belle Helene Recipe

This classic French dessert is punched up with the essence of cinnamon. Ease of preparation and beautiful presentation make this dish a great selection for dinner parties.

11. Spiced Chocolate Crepes Recipe

A touch of cinnamon adds a great depth of flavor to these chocolate crepes. Serve them with sautéed bananas and toasted nuts or a dollop of chocolate hazelnut spread.

12. Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse

Raspberries are a refreshing way to perk up white chocolate mousse.

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