#dark chocolate spicy

[gabriellachocolatesconfections]

An Exploration Of The Bold Fusion Of Dark Chocolate And Spicy Treats

The fusion of dark chocolate and spice creates a culinary adventure that excites the taste buds with a daring combination of deep, bittersweet cocoa and fiery heat. This pairing, often referred to as "dark chocolate spicy," is a modern twist on ancient traditions, marrying the antioxidant-rich properties of dark chocolate with the bold flavors of various spices. This blog explores the history, health benefits, popular spice pairings, and ways to enjoy this bold treat.

Historical Roots of Spicy Chocolate

The blend of chocolate and spice dates back thousands of years to ancient Mesoamerica, where civilizations like the Aztecs and Mayans prepared xocolatl, a spicy chocolate drink. Originally, this beverage was made from ground cocoa beans mixed with spices like chili and was consumed for its stimulant properties and supposed medicinal benefits. Today, the tradition of spicy chocolate continues but has evolved into a more refined delicacy that can be enjoyed in solid forms like bars, truffles, and barks.

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Spicy Creations

Combining dark chocolate with spice not only tantalizes the palate but also offers notable health benefits:

Rich in Antioxidants: Dark chocolate is laden with antioxidants, such as flavonoids, which are known for their role in promoting heart health and reducing inflammation.

Metabolism Boosting: Spices, particularly chili, contain capsaicin, which has metabolism-boosting properties. Capsaicin can increase the amount of heat your body produces, making you burn more calories per day.

Mood Enhancing: Chocolate is famous for its ability to boost mood by increasing serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. The added spices can amplify these effects, providing a warming sensation 

that enhances overall satisfaction.

Popular Spices in Dark Chocolate Spicy Treats

Several spices pair exceptionally well with the rich flavor of dark chocolate:

Chili: The most popular choice, chili peppers like cayenne or chipotle add a significant heat that highlights the chocolate's deep flavors.

Cinnamon: Often used for a subtle warmth, cinnamon complements the natural sweetness of the chocolate.

Ginger: Adds a sharp, spicy burst that contrasts with the smoothness of dark chocolate.

Black Pepper: Introduces a surprisingly pleasant bite that pairs well with dark chocolate.

Making Your Own Dark Chocolate Spicy Treats

Creating your own dark chocolate spicy treats at home is both fun and straightforward. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

200 grams of high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)

1 teaspoon of ground chili pepper (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)

A pinch of fine sea salt

Preparation:

Gently melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Once fully melted, stir in the chili pepper, cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.

Pour the chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it out to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Allow the chocolate to cool and set at room temperature, or place in the refrigerator to harden quicker.

Once set, break into pieces or cut into desired shapes.

Serving and Pairing Suggestions

Dark chocolate spicy treats can be savored on their own or used to add a zesty twist to various dishes. Consider the following ideas:

Dessert Toppings: Sprinkle pieces of your spicy chocolate creation over ice cream or mixed into yogurt.

Baking Ingredient: Use chopped spicy chocolate in cookies or brownies for an added kick.

Beverage Enhancer: Melt a piece into your coffee for a spicy mocha or into hot milk for a warming nighttime drink.

Conclusion

The daring combination of dark chocolate with spicy elements offers a sensory experience that is both unique and indulgent. Perfect for those who love a bit of heat with their sweets, dark chocolate spicy treats are not just delicious; they're a celebration of flavor and history. Whether you're experimenting at home or enjoying pre-made varieties, this bold treat is sure to bring a little extra zest to your chocolate indulgences.

[ask-the-roommate-au]

Nope. Spicy did nothing wrong. The worst kind of chocolate is cereal. Noone can do a good chocolate cereal.

WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT

[the-golden-ghost]

In honor of the new year and because I had the worst work day I've had in months yesterday I bought myself a metric fuckton of weird honey.

Starting off 2024 RIGHT

[ereborne]

Song of the Day: August 27

“King of Pain” by The Police

[carelessflower]

No context

listen i get to be tall, big, muscle, aggressive and bite people. literally the golden position for me

[squidyyy23]

🍭 ian the baker: sweet & spicy 🌶

coming in under the wire this month for some sweet & spicy @gallacrafts thanks to @sleepyfacetoughguy & @smokey-mickey with some spicy mexican hot chocolate cupcakes. 🧁

“Happy anniversary,” Ian cheers as he carries a plate of cupcakes into the living room.

“Jesus fuck, what anniversary are we celebrating today?” Mickey grumbles. 

According to Ian, every day is some kind of anniversary or another. Mickey doesn’t even try to keep up anymore. He handles their wedding anniversary. Ian can do whatever the fuck he wants for the rest of them.

“Day at the border was nearly a decade ago,” Ian says, all moony-eyed like it wasn’t a day that nearly broke them both.

“Why the fuck we celebratin’ that? Fuckin’ shit day.”

“Yeah, but…” he trails off like he’s not quite sure how to explain it. “It was still important, ya know? Still part of what got us here.”

“Sappy motherfucker.” Mickey gently punches him in the thigh then leaves his hand to rest there.

“Plus,” Ian continues, cheerier now, “they say spicy Mexican hot chocolate is an aphrodisiac.” 

“Oh do they? Well then come on, hand ‘em over. We got heartbreak to celebrate.”

[a-swiss-and-a-spaniard]

Thanks for the tag @rafasbiscuits !!

hot shower or cold shower // texting or calling // earbuds or headphones // paperback or hardcover // matte or gel // 12 hour clock or 24hour clock // blue or green // sunsets or sunrises // tulips or orchids // candlelight or moonlight // sci-fi or horror // pen or pencils // pandas or koalas // gold or silver // sneakers or boots // denim jacket or leather jacket // pink or purple // chocolate or sour candy // drive-in movie theatre or the cinema // pastel colours or neutral earth tones // lemonade or fruit juice // past or future // constellations or aurora borealis

Tagging some people that have probably already been tagged but hey @janesurlife , @bluskype , @tam-is-blogging , @ispeakmorelanguagesthanyou or anyone who wants to do it!

[digitalgirls]

plain yogurt with diced apple and a sprinkling of brown sugar and cinnamon is easily one of my comfort meals

[rileys-battlecats]

Unrelated to anything but I feel like Embertooth is the kinda guy to eat dark chocolate even though he hates it to seem strong (Pearfur and Laureltail would sneak him some milk and white chocolate later)

embertooth, eating dark chocolate covered coffee beans to seem sophisticated: >:'(

laureltail, holding out milk chocolate with caramel center: why are you like this

[werewolfchips]

Slowly approaching a finished ref

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[greencheekconure27]

Okay, we've had plenty of those "popular food that you hate" polls.It's time for:

[heartlilith]

WHAT THE VENUS SIGNS REMIND ME OF

🩷Oddly specific things I think about when I hear ______ venus

Aries Venus: Summer, rubies, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, rollercoasters, fast cars, the color red, vampire fangs, Saturday nights, liquor stores and gas stations, fireworks, sour candy, cool bic lighters, “you’re mine”, Mario Kart, boys who wear nail polish, fuck it energy, oversized sweatshirts, middle finger emoji, cherries

Taurus Venus: Satin pillowcases, white candles, pearls, mirrors, hand holding, walking someone home at night, vinyls, red lipstick, full lips, fancy dinner dates, the wine and dine, old romantic movies, wallets and purses, hotels, French manicures, old money, “I won’t get on my knees for no man”

Gemini Venus: Driving around at night listening to music, reading to someone, comedy shows, mimosas, Samantha from Sex and the City, libraries, nerd kink, hot teachers/student kink, emerald green, laughter, swing sets, looking out of the window and just watching, untied shoelaces, dogs and puppies, dad jokes

Cancer Venus: Soft feather pillows, a bowl of warm soup, a bubble bath, tears and running mascara, babies and how babies laugh, poetry, ��I’ll be whatever you want me to be”, hot tubs, hot coffee, teddy bears, heartbeats, soft hands & skin, lotion, bagels and cream cheese, doodling in your journal

Leo Venus: Lip gloss, mojitos, getting drunk at brunch, diamond tennis bracelets, drunk texts you regret sending later, the block button, lonely nights, shooting stars, blowing bubbles, piggy back rides, art museums, glittery eyeshadow, jumparoos, birthday parties

Virgo Venus: Taking a shower, Dove soap, smooth skin, symmetry, butterflies, the smell of books, getting a facial or going to the spa, chicken caesar salads, the good tasting water, chunky headphones, acoustic guitar, running errands, getting your eyebrows done, neat handwriting, neutral colors, sushi

Libra Venus: Blush, dimples, Y2K fashion, Hello Kitty, makeup skills, those little hand mirrors, princes and princesses, cupcakes, pedicures, Margaritas, taking pictures, art, castles, Disney movies, daisies, spin the bottle, cartwheels, soft hair, bubblegum, skincare, watermelon and pineapple

Scorpio Venus: Psychology, neck tattoos, “until death do us part”, Kings & Queens, snakes, sacred sex, chess, secrets, hickeys, the feeling after you stay up all night, the feeling of being at a concert, roses, knives, tequila shots, legs intertwined, dirty martinis, sparklers, Avril Lavigne, fantasy books, true crime and dark history

Sagittarius Venus: Clouds, rock climbing, rappers, Hip Hop and R&B, going on vacation, açaí bowls and fresh fruit, sun kissed/radiant skin, the color yellow, retreats, history, yoga and Pilates, spicy food, “it is what it is”, curly hair, the smell of weed, casinos, the last day of school, Las Vegas

Capricorn Venus: Leather, red wine, the cow pattern, cowgirl boots, the color brown, espresso, dark chocolate, briefcase of money like in the movies, the movie Scarface, whiskey on the rocks, bosses, owls, turtle necks, caramel, wearing suits, lingerie, business, New York City

Aquarius Venus: Lightbulbs, telescopes and microscopes, LED lights, hamsters, college parties, glitter, peace signs, 70s concerts, food trucks, skipping school, “fuck it”, diving in the pool, the beach at night, disco balls, getting detentions in school

Pisces Venus: Mermaids, kittens, cartoons and Disney princesses, champagne, Webkinz, little kid stories like Goldilocks, 3 Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, clear glittery lip gloss, holographic, snowmen and icicles, swimming in the pool, flower gardens, glow sticks , picnics, bumblebees, sand castles, elementary art class, 3D movies

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[misandrie]

Spicy Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon Cookies

[hedgehog-moss]

what do you usually make for dinner? i’m looking for new things to try and the food you show in your photos always looks so tasty

Hi :) I have very seasonal menus, here are some of my go-to summer dishes:

Rice salad with lentils, maize, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, rocket. My salad dressing is olive oil + sunflower oil + cider vinegar + Dijon mustard + whatever herbs I have at hand (usually thyme, basil, sage, rosemary)

I also make a salad-salad with the same dressing but with just lettuce and some rocket + walnuts + goat cheese + my homemade spicy plum-raisin chutney, or a fig chutney. Classic but delicious.

My laziest salads are potato-herring-red onions salad, or just grated carrots & black radish (and dressing obvs)

I love cold tomato soup in summer—I don't think I'm allowed to call it gazpacho because I don't like cucumber and have banished it from this recipe. It's just normal tomato soup with some olive oil, onion, garlic, Espelette pepper, and herbs, and I keep it in the fridge. I'm proud to say all the ingredients save the olive oil are from my greenhouse! Cold beetroot soup is also great, I often have cold soup with croûtons + a hard-boiled egg for supper (and then cheese + bread, and often dark chocolate + bread for dessert if I haven't made any dessert. Plus a fruit)

The chocolate tart I described here is to be eaten cold so it's a nice summer dessert (and breakfast). I keep carrot cake in the fridge too and since my recipe makes for a very moist cake it's very refreshing (I am positive I shared this recipe on here before but tumblr's blog search is useless :( It's my abuela's pastel de zanahoria esponjoso made with biscuit crumbs instead of flour, it's somewhere on this blog I swear, I remember illustrating it with a little carrot drawing 😭)

Another refreshing summer dessert is compote (or do you call it fruit purée?) Right now my favourite flavour is apple-plum (mostly because that's what I currently have and your own fruits always taste better<3) I just put a few (three?) apples to cook in a pan with a bit of water, a couple of tablespoons of sugar, a dash of lemon and a bunch of red plums, let it cook then blend it and put it in the fridge. Three weeks from now I will be drowning in blackberries and apple-blackberry will be my favourite flavour.

Quiche!! Endless possibilities with quiche. I like to make a quiche-ratatouille combo—I start with sautéing whatever vegetables I have (often courgettes, tomatoes, a couple of potatoes, maybe an aubergine & bell pepper, + Espelette pepper, onions, basil) in a pan with some olive oil; while it's cooking I prepare the body of the quiche in a bowl (20cL of milk, 2 or 3 tablespoons of flour, 2 eggs, some herbs and a tiny bit of olive oil for luck). I make a pie crust with flour, water, salt, oregano and olive oil (sorry I'm from the Mediterranean, I put herbs and olive oil everywhere). I spread the ratatouille on the pie crust then add the milk/egg mixture on top of it, then add little bits of cheese on top (gruyère or bleu or St Nectaire personally). I eat it with a side of rocket, it's perfect. And very colourful:

When I'm too lazy to do the ratatouille (and quiche) steps I just make a tomato tart—the same pie crust as above, then I spread Dijon mustard over it then cover it with sliced tomatoes, and add some (obligatory) herbs and olive oil. It's less effort and also looks very summery:

Some favourite autumn-spring dishes: vegetable lasagna, chilaquiles, hachis parmentier with mashed pumpkin, fish brandade, potato-courgette gratin (with blue cheese)... Then winter is for comfort foods like camembert fondue, risotto, calzones, pumpkin-chestnut soup, and crêpes—the savoury kind with sarrasin flour, what we call galettes. I grew up eating a ton of fish and seafood but I've curbed this habit due to environmental worries—hence why I'd like to raise edible fish in my greenhouse tanks! I get to eat a lot of eggs thanks to my hens, but I don't eat meat very often—hardly ever in summer except if I'm invited for dinner at someone's house. Sometimes I buy a homemade duck terrine from my neighbour and have a tartine for apéritif. My cold-season dishes call for ham in galettes and chicken in chilaquiles / risotto / quesadillas, and I make my hachis parmentier with duck. But yeah soup / salad / 'ratatouille quiche' and pasta with veggie sauce are my staples.

This list lacks pasta, I eat a lot of pasta. But mostly in autumn and spring; I just prepare my sauce in summer and store it for later. I also prepare & freeze a lot of soup and vegetable mash in summer with my greenhouse harvests. I often eat green beans as a side with my crêpes or other winter dishes because they grow so fast and incessantly in summer, my freezer ends up stuffed with bags of green beans. My usual pasta sauce is pretty much the same ratatouille combo as above (minus the potatoes so it's less thick), sauté'ed in a pan with olive oil, I also add an egg, parmesan (sometimes extra blue cheese or emmental) and liquid cream, then blend everything. I have a lot of courgettes and tomatoes right now, industrial quantities of basil and rocket, and beautiful Ecuador purple chili, so I've been making lots of jars of this sauce and also my new basil-rocket-cashew pesto! October-me will be thankful.