Recipes for Dark Chocolate

Safe ways to use dark chocolate past its expiration date

Dark Chocolate Bark

Dark Chocolate Bark

A simple and decadent treat made with slightly expired dark chocolate.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
60 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 200g slightly expired dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup dried fruits

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
  2. Stir in the chopped nuts and dried fruits.
  3. Pour the mixture onto a lined baking sheet and spread it evenly.
  4. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
  5. Break into pieces and serve.
chocolatedessertsnack
⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Dark Chocolate Mousse

Dark Chocolate Mousse

A velvety smooth dessert made with slightly expired dark chocolate.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 200g slightly expired dark chocolate
  • 4 eggs
  • 100g sugar
  • 200ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  2. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  5. Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture.
  6. Gently fold in the whipped cream and vanilla extract.
  7. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  9. Divide the mousse into serving glasses.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
dark chocolatedessertmousse
⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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