| Chocolate Dessert Wraps Fast, easy, and delicious dessert on the grill! I came up with this chocolate and peanut butter treat when I needed a unique, fast dessert for a special dinner. The filled tortillas take just minutes on the grill and get a chewy consistency from marshmallows. -- Laurie Gwaltney, Indianapolis, Indiana You Will Need 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 4 flour tortillas (8 inches) 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Vanilla ice cream Chocolate shavings (optional) |
What to Do 1. Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on each tortilla. 2. Sprinkle 1/4 cup marshmallows and 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on half of each tortilla. Roll up, beginning with the topping side. 3. Wrap each tortilla in heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. 4. Grill, covered, over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. 5. Unwrap tortillas and place on dessert plates. Serve with ice cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Serves: 4 |
Chocolate Frosting Serving Size : 12 8 ounces semisweet chocolate square 2 tablespoons light olive oil |
In the top pan of a double boiler placed over gently boiling water, melt chocolate. Slowly add oil, stirring until mixture is blended and of a consistency that can be poured. NOTES : Yield: 1 cup. |
| Poached Fresh Pears in White Burgundy with Chocolate Sauce Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40 6 large fresh pears 1 1/2 quarts white wine 1 cup sugar 6 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 cup heavy cream 4 squares bitter chocolate 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter -- (or margarine) 1/2 cup strong coffee |
STEP ONE: Select large firm pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems. Core from the bottom, leaving a 3/4-inch hole. Bring the white wine, sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a saucepan. Place the pears in the wine and simmer until tender. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside and let the pears cool in the wine. --------------------------------------------------------------- STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce-- Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Mix well. --------------------------------------------------------- STEP THREE: Drain the pears, spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem glass or a bowl, and place the pears in the center. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. |
| Chocolate Sauce for Fresh Fruit Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40 1 cup heavy cream 4 squares bitter chocolate 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter -- (or margarine) 1/2 cup strong coffee |
Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Mix well. |