DCD's Frosty White Chocolate Smoothie with Caramelized Bananas

Frosty White Chocolate Smoothie with Caramelized Bananas

DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

 

INGREDIENTS:

· 1 tsp. unsalted butter
· 2-3 tsp. light brown sugar
· 1 ripe but firm banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
· 1 packet DCD Frosty White Smoothie Mix
· ¾ cup milk
· 2 cups ice
· Shaved/Grated DCD Chef Series Chocolate, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. In small skillet over medium heat, add butter and sugar. Once butter is melted, lay the banana slices in the pan. Cook until sugar dissolves and bananas are beginning to brown and caramelize,about 3 minutes. Using a flat spatula, flip the banana slices and cook the other side for 1 minute until caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. In a blender, combine the Smoothie Mix, milk, and caramelized bananas. Blend until well-incorporated. Add ice and blend thoroughly until smooth and thick.
3. Divide the smoothie between 2 -3 glasses and garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired.

Yield: 2-3 servings

Chef’s Tip: Try substituting in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Smoothie Mix in place of the Frosty White!

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DCD's Truffle Fudge Brownie Waffles

Truffle Fudge Brownie Waffles

 by DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

 

 

Ingredients:

1 Box DCD Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix
3 large eggs
1 stick of butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat waffle iron
2.  Pour Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix (Pack 1) into bowl. Add melted butter & eggs and mix well.
3. Reserve DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Baking Bits for garnish
4. Lightly grease waffle iron and pour in desired amount of batter
5. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the waffle is completely baked. Garnish with baking bits, whipped cream, and melted CHEF SERIES Chocolate

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Fire up the flavor this Cinco de Mayo!

with DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

Cocoa Spiced Tortilla Chips! Cut whole corn tortillas into eighths and lay onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Spritz lightly with baking spray and fresh lime juice, then sprinkle with DCD Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Cocoa Rub and bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Flip and repeat until golden brown! 

 

A trio of delicious dips!
- Delicious Savory Dip! Mix 1 part DCD Roasted Chipotle Chocolate Salsa with 1 part sour cream for a zesty dip that’s perfect with our Cocoa Spiced Tortilla chips!
- Sweet Key Lime Pie Dip! Whip together 4 oz of whipped topping with 4 oz of cream cheese and  4 Tbsp. DCD White Chocolate Margarita Mix for a tangy dip that’s perfect with our Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers! Garnish with crushed Cocoa Tequila Lime Brittle for an added crunch!
- Cocoa Guacamole! Mash together 2 ripe avocados with 1 juiced lime, 1-2 Tbsp. Roasted Chipotle Chocolate Salsa and a sprinkle of DCD Sparkling Lime Sea Salt for a kick that is sure to please your taste buds!

Simple Mexican Rice! Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of chopped onions in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Cook onions until tender, then add 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice. Stir rice until golden brown, then add 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup DCD Roasted Chipotle Chocolate Sauce. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed for a delicious chocolatized dish.

Aztec Brownies! Prepare our signature Truffle Fudge Brownies with a tsp. of cinnamon and ½ tsp. of chili powder added to the batter for a kick that is sure to please the taste buds of your friends and family.

Prepare our Roasted Chipotle Chicken Tacos recipe using tortilla chip ‘scoops’ instead of taco shells for a bite-size appetizer that’ll keep you coming back for more!

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DCD's White Chocolate Meyer Lemon Blondie Bars

White Chocolate Meyer Lemon Blondie Bars

 by DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 Box DCD White Chocolate Meyer Lemon Baking Mix
1 Bag DCD White Chocolate Blondie Mix
4 eggs
1 Stick Butter, melted
1/3 Cup Milk
¼ Cup Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.  In a large mixing bowl or automatic stand mixer, pour in DCD White Chocolate Meyer Lemon Baking Mix and DCD White Chocolate Blondie Mix
3.  While mixing, add in eggs, butter, milk, and vegetable oil. Beat for 30 seconds, or until combined.
4.  Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan
5.  Bake for 36-42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean.
6.  Cool completely and dust with Meyer Lemon Frosting Mix

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DCD Spring 2014 Product Taste Test Results

I had a fun weekend sampling the new DCD Spring products around town and the taste testers have spoken : )

Saturday's #1 pick was...

Pure Dark Espresso Rounds

 Weighing in at only 14 calories a round - this little gem was a show out!

Sunday's #1 pick was...

Double Chocolate Caramel Nut Clusters

 Pecans, caramel and chocolate join forces to make a scrumptious treat!

And last but not least ; )

The Chocolatier's pick was...

White Chocolate Blondie Mix

You REALLY got to try these!!!  

This was so much fun that I can't wait to have taste testing events with the new Fall products when they debut!!!

Here are all of the new Spring additions:

 

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DCD's Avocado Truffle Fudge Brownies

Avocado Truffle Fudge Brownies

by DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

Our chefs have substituted the butter and eggs in our traditional Truffle Fudge Brownie recipe for avocado! Check it out:

Ingredients:

1 Box DCD Truffle Fudge Brownies

1 ripe, medium sized avocado

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Lightly grease 8-inch square baking dish.

2. In the bowl of an electric mix, cream the avocado and oil together until smooth.

3. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the DCD Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix. Mix well.

4. Stir in the supplied DCD Baking Bits.

5. Pour/Spread into baking dish and bake for approximately 28 minutes, or until baked thoroughly.

6. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for about 20-25 minutes, cut into squares and serve.

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Valentine's Day Recipe Selections

Mango Sangria

by Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Ingredients:

· 1 bottle dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work well)
· 3 tablespoons peach schnapps
· 2 packets DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ Mango Dessert Sauce
· 1 orange, sliced
· 1 lemon, sliced
· 1 lime, sliced
· 5-6 mint leaves
· 3-4 large strawberries, quartered, or 1 pint raspberries
· club or lemon-lime soda and ice, for topping off glasses of sangria at table

Directions:

1. In a large pitcher, whisk together wine, schnapps and Mango Dessert Sauce.
2. Add sliced orange, lemon, lime, and mint leaves to pitcher. Chill sangria in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.
3. To serve, spoon fruits into glasses, adding a few quartered strawberries or raspberries in each glass. Pour sangria over top of the fruit.
4. Top glasses off with a splash of soda and ice, if desired.

Chef’s Tip:

Substitute sparkling wine for white wine for a delicious Bellini!

MAKES 1 PITCHER, ABOUT 6 GLASSES.

Raspberry Daiquiri Swirled Brownies

By DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES

Ingredients

- 1 box DCD Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix, prepared using recipe on box.
- 1 packet DCD Raspberry Daiquiri Mix
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 egg

Directions:

1. Prepare Brownie Mix batter as directed.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, Daiquiri Mix, and egg.
3. Pour brownie batter into prepared 8” baking pan, and drop dollops of Daiquiri cream Mixture on top of the brownie batter one inch apart.
4. Swirl together using a dinner knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cut into 2” squares and serve.

Red Velvet & Merlot Fudge Trifle

by Dove Chocolate Discoveries

Prepare Red Velvet Pancake Mix as directed and bake in a loaf pan at 350 Degrees for 28-32 minutes, or until baked thoroughly. When cool, cut the cake into large chunks.

Prepare White Chocolate Mousse using DCD Mousse Mix and Chef Series White Chocolate.

In a wine glass, layer cake pieces, DCD Merlot Fudge Sauce, White Chocolate Mousse, and 

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