Hot Chocolate With After Eight Peppermint#SundayFundy

Make this rich and creamy After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate as it’s the ultimate decadent chocolate drink. It also has pieces of the After Eight chocolate on top for a delicious hot beverage!

After Eight chocolates are thin dark chocolate squares filled with peppermint flavored fondant cream and are so good.

I love After Eight chocolates and chocolate with peppermint are a classic pairing, when add that to a homemade hot chocolate, you’ve just made a decadent hot beverage that anyone will love.

Serves One
Ingredients
1½ Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon White Sugar - optional
½ Teaspoon Coffee powder
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 After Eight Chocolates
Whipping Cream (optional)
2 After Eight Chocolates - for garnishing
Method

In a heavy saucepan boil the milk. Add in cocoa powder, and sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar melts, then add the coffee powder, mix it well. Switch off the flame.
Place an After Eight chocolate in the bottom of your mug, add in your hot chocolate, then stir it thoroughly until the chocolate has melted into your drink. Garnish with whipping cream and After Eight chocolate.

It’s very simple to make this sweet minty bliss treat!
Make this rich and creamy After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate as it's the ultimate decadent chocolate drink. It also has pieces of the After 8 chocolate on top for a delicious hot beverage!

Labels: Peppermint, Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Sunday Funday, Juices, International Cuisine, Serves One

• Candy Cane Bark from Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
• Candy Cane Meringue Kisses from Food Lust People Love
• Chocolate Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Hot Chocolate With After Eight Peppermint from Sneha's Recipe
• Mint Chocolate Cookies (Biscuits) from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Painted Peppermint Cookies from Culinary Cam
• Peppermint Patty Surprise Cookies from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Eggless Fruit & Nut Chocolate Banana Loaf#BreadBakers

This a soft moist decadent no butter no egg banana loaf. A decadent chocolaty loaf. Perfect for picnics or kid's lunch box.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1½ Cups All Purpose Flour
½ Cup Caster Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
2 Overripe Bananas
½ Cup Yogurt
¼ Cup Oil
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Other Ingredients
100 Grams Fruit & Nut Chocolate - cut into small pieces

Method

Sieve all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add half of the chocolate pieces mix and keep aside.
In a large blender jar add all the wet ingredients blend it smooth.
Add it to the dry ingredients and mix it with a spatula, do not overmix the batter.

Pour it into a greased and lined loaf pan. Level the batter and add the remaining chocolate pieces, press them lightly and bake in preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes at 180°C. 

After 40 minutes do a toothpick test to check if it comes out clean. 

Cool it on a wire rack. 

When completely cooled slice and enjoy!!  Enjoy!!

Here are more delicious yet super easy to make Banana recipes for you. 

Mangalore Buns
Coconut Flour Banana Bread - Gluten & Sugar Free

Spelt Banana Bread Banana Nut Bread
Sourdough Banana Appe
Banana and Chocolate Chip Flower Cake
Dulce De Leche Banana Cake

Chocolate & Banana Pancake

Labels: Breads, Bread Bakers, Quick Bread, Chocolate, Banana, Eggless, International Cuisine

                                                



#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

This month's Bread Baker's theme is Picnic Bread.

• Baked Whole Wheat Kachori by Cook with Renu
• Checkerboard Rolls by Passion Kneaded
• Cheddar and Herb Loaf by Palatable Pastime
• Easy Sourdough French Country Bread by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Eggless Fruit & Nut Chocolate Banana Loaf by Sneha's Recipe
• Garlic Herb Fan Rolls by A Messy Kitchen
• Hushpuppies by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Niçoise Picnic Squares by Food Lust People Love
• Schiacciata all'Uva by Culinary Cam  

Chocolate Fudge Sauce Star Bread#BreadBakers

Made from homemade chocolate fudge sauce this star bread is simple & super delicious . Layers of fluffy dough separated and twisted so gorgeous and a perfect breakfast bread for Christmas or Easter or any other day you want to enjoy something chocolaty. This bread is super simple to make even though it looks intense. This is a rich dough, it will take a little extra time to rise.

Ingredients
For the Dough
1 Large Egg
57 Grams Butter
150 Ml Milk
3 Tablespoons Sugar
½ Teaspoon Salt
310 Grams All Purpose Flour -
10 Grams Corn flour
1½ Teaspoons Instant Yeast
For The Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce
26 Grams Butter - cut into cubes
1½ Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
90 to 100 Grams Unsweetened Dark Chocolate - chopped
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Heavy Cream
A Pinch Salt
1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Method
First Let's Make the Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan and swirl it around in the pan to the coat sides. Add corn syrup and chocolate and stir until chocolate melts. Add sugars, cream, salt and continue to cook over medium flame till the mixture comes to a boil.
Using a candy thermometer, boil gently for 4 minutes, without stirring, until the sauce is thickened and the candy thermometer reaches 220-224º. Remove from heat. Pour sauce into a Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in vanilla. Cool to room temperature on the counter, then chill till it reaches a spreadable consistency.
For The Dough

Heat the milk and butter till warm, add the sugar stir till it melts. To this add the yeast and egg, cover and keep aside till the yeast froths.
In a large bowl add all the flour and salt, mix it well. Then slowly add the milk mixture and with a dough whisk start kneading the dough adding little milk at a time to make a soft smooth dough. 

Place the dough into a oiled bowl, cover and let is rise till double in volume. Then take the dough and on a lightly floured surface, knead it well. Then roll out dough and cut into four even sized balls. Cover the ball with a wrap, let rest 10-15 minutes.

To Assemble
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.

Roll each dough ball out into a thin 10" circle. To get the same diameter circle take a plate and cut each circle accordingly.

Roll out the remaining circles and cover them with a damp cloth as you are working.

Place the first circle on a tray line with parchment paper or silicone mat.

Top with chocolate fudge sauce then layer the other three circles and filling on top.( leaving the top circle bare).

Put a 2 or 3 inch bowl in the center

Then using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the circle stack creating into 4 equal strips

Each strip then cut into another 4 strips.

Like that we should have 16 equal strips that are still connected in the center.

Using both hands pick up two strips and twist them from each other two or three times then press the ends together firmly.
Repeat that until you end up with eight of twisted strips.
Transfer the star bread to a baking tray and cover with plastic wrap and let it rest 15 min. Preheat the oven 190°C.

Brush the star bread with beaten egg and pour a little bit granulated sugar on top.

Bake for about 20-30 min until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar on top(optional).

So Chocolaty... yum...mmm . Serve warm. Enjoy!!

Labels: Bread Bakers, Chocolate, Fudge Sauce, Christmas, Egg, International Cuisine, Homemade, Sauce

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

• Chocolate Chip Breadsticks from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Chocolate Chocolate Chip Mini Loaves from Food Lust People Love 
• Chocolate Crepes from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Chocolate Fudge Sauce Star Bread from Sneha's Recipe
• Chocolate Protein Oat Banana Waffles from Cook with Renu
• Chocolate Swirl Buns from Passion Kneaded
• Double Chocolate Chip Bread from Palatable Pastime
• Lemon and Ginger Scented White Chocolate Sourdough from A Messy Kitchen
• Milk and Chocolate Rolls from Magical Ingredients
• Triple Chocolate Sourdough Bread from Zesty South Indian Kitchen 

Brazilian Brigadeiros(Fudge Balls)#Eattheworld

This Brigadeiro recipe is so easy to make they are fudgy and melt in the mouth! All you need are just few simple ingredients and this Brazilian candy goodness will be ready in few minutes to satisfy all your sweet cravings!

Medium Size 16-18
Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 Cup Milk
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Vermicelli or Chocolate Sprinkles

Method

Whisk the milk and cocoa powder together until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (without lumps of cocoa powder). Then, add in the condensed milk stir in the butter.
Cook in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium low flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to peel away or show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 15 to 20 minutes). 

The chocolate fudge mixture should be thick enough to show you the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again. Grease you hands with a little butter then touch it if it still sticks to you hand it's not yet ready. When nearly done switch off the flame, add the essence with the heat of stove and pan keep stirring for another 4 to 5 minutes scrapping all the sides.

                            

Remove this on to a greased plate. Let cool to room temperature before starting to roll them into balls with greased hands. Use a tablespoon as measurement.  

Then dredge gently in the chocolate vermicelli until totally covered, place into paper cups.

These fudgy Brazilian treats are perfect for special occasions or for gifting!

My Notes
These chocolate fudge balls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The mixture can be also stored, covered well, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, brought to room temperature, and rolled into balls. 

Labels: Chocolate, Condensed Milk, Cocoa powder, Brazil, Eat the World, Festival Sweets, Candy

Check out all the wonderful Brazilian dishes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!  

Culinary Cam: Obrigado! Pão de Queijo + More Brazilian Bites on our Thanksgiving Menu 

 A Day in the Life on the Farm: It's Friday; Time for a Caipirinha Cocktail and the Weekly Menu....Cheers!! 

Sneha’s Recipe: Brazilian Brigadeiros(Fudge Balls)  

Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Brigadeiro (Brazilian Fudge Balls)

Eggless Brookies /Brownie Cookies#SundayFunday

Brownie+ Cookie = Brookies, yes that excatly what Brookies are... a combo of brownie plus cookie which divine..hmmm.. soft & chewy. If you are craving for rich brownie or cookies for your tea, then should make these brookies which are so satisfying. Prefect for a tea party.

These are so quick to make, if you have all ingredients in the pantry they just take from start to finish 20 to 25 minutes that's it. 

Make these and give them as a gift whenever you visit your friends or relatives or take them for a picnic. They will never ever believe that they are homemade. So let's make these divine Brookies...

Makes: 12 Brookies
Ingredients
½ Cup All Purpose Flour
¼ Cup Dark Cocoa Powder
¼ Teaspoon Level Baking powder
½ Teaspoon Level Baking soda
⅓ Cup Sugar powder
¼ Cup Butter - softened
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
2 Teaspoon Milk or a few drops more - to make a smooth dough.
¼ Cup + 1 Tablespoon Chocolate Chips

Method

Sieve the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in the sugar. Mix well until combined.

In a big plate cream the butter with your palms for a minute then add vanilla essence and cream it till mixed. Add the flour mix and 1/4 cup chocolate chips, mix lightly with your fingers till it forms bread crumbs. Then add milk a teaspoon at a time and bring it together to form a smooth dough.
Place the dough on a cling flim and chill the dough in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes. 

In the meantime preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Take the dough out make even sized balls and place on the parchment paper, at least 2 inches apart from each other as the brookies will spread. Press the brookies with a fork lightly then place the remaining chocolate chips on it so they can be seen on top once baked.

Bake for 12 minutes only. Switch off the oven. The brookies will be soft or seem undone, but don’t bake longer or they will burn or turn crispy. Leave them in the oven for 5 minutes then take them out and keep them on the tray for another 10 minutes until fully cool and immediately transfer to an airtight container.

My Notes
I used just 2 teaspoons milk to make the dough since the butter used was absolutely soft, used the butter that is always out, kept my on the breakfast table.
To make them vegan, replace milk with almond or soy milk.
If you are using unsalted butter then add a pinch of salt.

Labels: Brookies, Biscuits & Cookies, Chocolate, Kids delight, Eggless, Sunday Funday 

• A Crostini Array by Culinary Cam
• Bacon & Chive Deviled Eggs with Hot Honey by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Chocolate Truffle Cookies by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Eggless Brookies /Brownie Cookies by Sneha's Recipe
• Grill Cake (and Vanilla Cake Recipe) by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Lentil Mushroom Feta Calzones by Food Lust People Love
• Lobster Roll Pasta Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Mayo-less Tuna Salad by Our Good Life 

Leftover Chocolate Cake & Chocolate Pudding Cups - No Bake Dessert#SundayFunday

I had some frozen leftover cake lying in the freezer for quite sometime. So made this delicious dessert using my Homemade Ready Chocolate Pudding Mix.

Delicious chocolate custard dessert cups which is not only easy to make but taste fantastic. This cups are so addictive and makes a great party individual dessert.

Ingredients 
500 ml milk
1/2 Cup Homemade Ready Chocolate Pudding Mix
1 Teaspoon Gelatin
1 Tablespoon water
Leftover  Chocolate Cake

Method

Press  a thick layer of crumbled cake into  the cups 

then add a layer of pudding.   Let it set in the refrigerator. 

Again add a layer of cake 

then pudding, let it set in the refrigerator to chill.

Grate chocolate on top and cling wrap each cup and refrigerate till cold.

Enjoy this delicious dessert. 

Labels: Sunday Funday, No Bake Desserts, Chocolate, Homemade, Chocolate Pudding, Leftover series, Sweets & Desserts  

For Sunday Funday our theme is Clean out the Fridge

• Beef Vegetable Soup from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Leftover Chocolate Cake & Chocolate Custard Cups - No Bake Dessert from Sneha's Recipe
• Tortellini Carbonara from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Turkey Tetrazzini from Palatable Pastime