Anna's Recipe Archive

CHOCOLATE PASTRY CRUST

his crust has a rich, balanced chocolate character, but is not so intense as to overwhelm the fillings you may choose to bake in it. Makes enough pastry for 1 9-inch removable-bottom tart

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NANAIMO BARS

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods

A peanut butter filling takes this Canadian classic to the next level. What started as a winning dessert from a baking contest in Nanaimo, BC has evolved into a treat that we regard as a part of Canadian food culture. Makes 1 8-inch square…

CHOCOLATE PECAN CARAMEL TARTS

Category: Baked Goods

A pecan crust is filled with a classic gooey caramel pecan filling, but the addition of chocolate takes it to a new level of decadence. Makes 4 individual tartsPrep Time: 20 minutes plus chilling timeCook Time: 30 minutes

CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO CANTUCCI

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods

Biscotti and cantucci (or cantuccini, for smaller ones) are essentially interchangeable terms, but it is often understood that cantucci are a little lighter in texture than biscotti, which is a more general cookie category. These cantucci…

Chocolate Soufflé with Salted Caramel Sauce

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods

Makes 6 individual soufflés

CHOCOLATE SPICE CUPCAKE with CHOCOLATE “SWIRL” FROSTING

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods

These moist and rich cupcakes have a cinnamon chocolate truffle hiding under a chocolate/vanilla cream cheese frosting that looks like a chocolate twist soft ice cream cone. The use of Chinese 5-spice powder lends an elegant spice complexity…