Dark Chocolate Pecan Delights: Indulgent Treats for Everyone
Indulge in these Dark Chocolate Pecan delights made with rich flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Double Boiler
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Raspberry Gummy Worms
- 2 3-ounce package raspberry jello
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 cups boiling water
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- a few drops green gel food coloring americolor gel coloring in leaf green
- 100-125 flexible straws
Chocolate Pecan Cookies
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ large egg whisk and remove 1 tablespoon to measure out
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup pecan pieces
Dark Chocolate Mousse
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup espresso or coffee
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- pinch salt
- 6 ounces dark chocolate
Chocolate Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Raspberry Gummy Worms
- Mix raspberry jello and unflavored gelatin in a bowl. Add boiling water and stir until dissolved. Stir in heavy cream and food coloring.
- Pour mixture into flexible straws and chill in the refrigerator until set.
Chocolate Pecan Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add salt, baking powder, espresso powder, cinnamon, egg, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, cocoa powder, and pecans until a dough forms.
- Form dough into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, coffee, sugar, and salt.
- Slowly combine melted chocolate with the egg mixture. Fold in whipped heavy cream.
- Chill the mousse for at least 2 hours before serving.
Chocolate Whipped Cream
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add cocoa powder and sugar while continuing to whip.
- Serve whipped cream over chocolate mousse.
Notes
These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, combining the richness of dark chocolate with the crunch of pecans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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