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Salted Chocolate Pecan Tart

january 28, 2017

salted chocolate pecan tart

 

Judging by the proliferation of chocolate and salt pairings on menus for both sweet and savory  (salted mocha coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails rimmed with salt, beef dishes braised with chocolate and, of course, chocolate desserts sprinkled with flecks of sea salt), I’d say it’s now safe to admit you like a little salty with your sweet.

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Chocolate Berry Tart

june 24, 2016

chocolate berry tart

 

It’s almost time to do your patriotic duty and eat something red, white and blue. Naturally, summer’s berries will cover the red and blue, so let’s add something creamy like thickened and lightly sweetened Greek yogurt to cover all bases.

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Chocolate Raspberry Mascarpone Tarts

february 7, 2014

chocolate raspberry mascarpone tart

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day are inextricably linked, forever.  Pair chocolate with raspberries and marvel as some primordial part of your brain registers approval.  Add cheese, in this case creamy mascarpone lightly flavored with cocoa and barely sweetened , and you have a complete meal.  At least that’s how I justify breakfast consumption of these chocolate raspberry tartlets.

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