Excellent excuse to indulge in some delectable and decadent chocolate delicacies

New Delhi: Chocolate Day is part of the Valentine's Week events, which take place on February 9th each year. People exchange chocolates on this day to show their love, affection, and thanks to their friends, family, and loved ones. This is an excellent excuse to indulge in some delectable and decadent chocolate delicacies.

There’s a chocolate recipe for every taste and ability level, from classic chocolate cake and fudgy brownies to more experimental creations like chocolate fondue and truffles. So why not celebrate Chocolate Day by making some decadent and delectable chocolate delicacies for you and your loved ones to enjoy?

Here are delicious recipes:

Strawberries coated with dark chocolate

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. dark chocolate
• 6 oz. white chocolate
• room temperature 18 medium-sized strawberries

Method:

• Break up the dark chocolate and set it in a glass bowl. Then, either microwave it in short bursts or whisk it over a saucepan of hot water until smooth.
• Repeat with the white chocolate until you have two bowls of smooth, melted chocolate.
• Line two plates with a cookie sheet. Dab half of the strawberries into the dark chocolate and place them on one of the dishes to solidify. Dip the remaining strawberries in the white chocolate and place them on the second platter.
• Once the chocolate has begun to solidify, sprinkle the white chocolate over the dark chocolate strawberries in a side-to-side motion with a spoon or a bottle with a narrow nozzle.
• Do the same with the white chocolate strawberries, dripping with the leftover dark chocolate.
• Allow the strawberries to rest for about 15 minutes before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container and bring them back to room temperature before serving.

Hot Chocolate with Spices

Ingredients:

• Milk 250 mL
• 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 12 teaspoon jaggery or sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 12 tsp chili powder
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons star anise
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 14 tsp ground nutmeg

Method:

• Begin by heating the milk in a saucepan. Combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, black pepper, and cloves in a mixing bowl. Bring the water to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons jaggery and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Continue to stir until both are completely dissolved in the milk.
• Turn off the heat in the pot. As you pour the hot chocolate mixture into your favorite mug, strain off all of the spices. For a more spicy flavor, sprinkle with ground nutmeg, chili powder, and black pepper. Enjoy!

Chocolate Truffle with Badam

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaking dried dates (in hot water)
• 1 pound roasted almonds
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 2 tbsp of coconut oil
• a half teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• Dark Chocolate 100g

Method:

• In a food processor, combine pitted dates, vanilla, cocoa powder, almonds, and salt until a sticky dough forms.
• Form smooth balls and set them on a baking sheet lined with a cookie sheet.
• Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Once melted, stir in the coconut oil.
• Using a dipping utensil, fully cover each ball in chocolate. Return each ball to the baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.