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6 Healthy Chocolate Desserts to Try Out in 2022

Serving as the ultimate indulgence for many across the globe, chocolate desserts have always been something loved by all. While chocolate will always be the star of the show, the added sugar and fat that these desserts may sometimes contain, might not be the best option for everyone. For those who are on a diet and wish to take better care of their health, finding tasty alternatives is the only way to still be able to enjoy sweets.  Whilst there are delicious sugar-free chocolates and vegan options available, there’s nothing that can truly replace dessert. If healthy desserts are what you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Since we know all there is to know about chocolate, we’ve used our expertise to compile a list of healthy chocolate desserts that everyone can try out. Let’s take a look!  1. Chocolate Pudding Cake Most of us assume that healthy desserts have a less delicious flavour, however, this is far from true. With so many recipes for both delicious and healthy chocolate desserts, you don’t have to settle for anything unappetising. Chocolate pudding cake is one such idea that you can consider. A cross between gooey pudding and healthy chocolate cake, this delicious chocolate dessert is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings. All you need to do is substitute the sugar and fat with healthier alternatives such as honey or other sweeteners. Add in a pop of freshness with some delicious berries or cherries and you’re good to go! 2. Chocolate Cake Pops Another delicious chocolate dessert that you can add to your list of healthy desserts, is chocolate cake pops. Cake pops are a fun take on cake that allow you to get creative and indulge in bite-sized pops made of soft sponge and coated with an edible garnish. The trick here is to substitute the ingredients with healthier alternatives, like almond flour, bananas and Greek yoghurt. You can melt your preferred type of chocolate and pair your favourite flavour profiles with this. You can add fondant flowers, sprinkles or other types of topping to make your cake look even more delicious. 3. Dark Chocolate Pudding We’re all aware of the numerous health benefits of choosing dark chocolate. From improving blood pressure to providing you with antioxidants, it can be a great way to stay healthy while also treating yourself to something indulgent. For your chocolate pudding recipe, you can opt for ingredients like soy milk and dark chocolate chips, with a tiny bit of vanilla extract for an enhanced chocolate flavour. 4. Chocolate Yoghurt Mousse With Cherries From boosting your metabolism to improving your gut health, the benefits of eating Greek yoghurt are plentiful. This makes the ingredient perfect for those trying to eat healthier. Add your Greek yoghurt to a chocolate mousse recipe and voila – you have a healthy chocolate dessert that you can indulge in guilt-free. Adding a slight tang to the rich, healthy chocolate mousse, this airy and light treat can be your new favourite post-dinner dessert. 5. Chocolate Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting Brownies are one of the best comfort foods of all time and with so many delicious recipes available, making healthy brownies is now possible and […]

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5 Incredible Chocolate Garnish Ideas to Enhance Any Dessert

Chocolate is undoubtedly one of the most popular ingredients to be used in so many food and drink recipes. With its unmatched versatility, it enhances every dessert, making them more appealing and indulgent. Even when it may not be the main ingredient, it works its magic as a garnish to completely elevate the dish. Since chocolate can be bent, moulded or even painted, into different shapes and styles, there are various incredible chocolate garnish ideas that many desserts can use to enhance their aesthetic. The experts at Melt have curated a blog that includes some of the best chocolate garnish ideas, which will take any dessert to the next level. Let’s take a look! 1. Chocolate Lollies A simple yet popular chocolate garnish idea that can be used in several desserts is a chocolate lolly. Since all you need to make this is melted chocolate and a few skewers, this garnish is easy to make. To make chocolate lollies, place a few skewers on some non-stick baking paper and pipe your chocolate onto them by adding a dollop at the end of each stick. You can then draw a bigger circle around the dollop and fill it in with chocolate. Whilst the round design is easier to make, you can also experiment with different shapes for something unique and perhaps consider this for your list of chocolate cake garnish ideas. 2. Chocolate Doodles / Drawings A popular idea on every blog written on “how to make chocolate garnish” has one thing in common – chocolate garnish ideas that involve drawing.  While this may sound a little challenging for those of us who are artistically challenged, it’s actually quite easy to do. All you need is a bar of your favourite melted chocolate, milk or dark, baking paper and a little imagination. Lay your baking paper down on a flat surface and pipe your melted chocolate onto it in your desired design, doodle or drawing. If you wish to make your design more stylish, consider placing an illustration / drawing below your baking paper and then trace this with your piping bag. 3. Chocolate Honeycomb Our handmade chocolate honeycomb is a delicious treat that everyone loves. If you’re looking for dark or white chocolate garnish ideas, consider making your own chocolate honeycomb. You can place a mould or some bubble wrap (yes, you read that right!) on a flat surface and pour your melted chocolate over it. Use a palette knife to flatten out the chocolate and refrigerate this so that it can harden.  Once the chocolate is hardened, flip it over and carefully remove the bubble wrap or simply de-mould the chocolate and voila, your chocolate garnish is ready to be used! 4. Chocolate Paint Used popularly, as it is one of the best hot chocolate garnish ideas, chocolate paint is another great idea to consider for your dessert. Depending on the type of plate, bowl or glass you might be using, you’ll need to find an appropriate brush to paint your chocolate with. Edible paint is a huge hit as a garnishing idea for desserts, you can use melted dark, white or milk chocolate and just start painting. You can get as creative as […]

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5 Unique Chocolate Easter Eggs to Try Out This Year

Easter chocolates have always been the highlight of this day with delicious treats curated especially for Easter celebrations. Our chocolate Easter eggs have always been popular with many people who are on the lookout for the best handmade Easter eggs or luxury Easter eggs to indulge in or as a gift to their friends and family. If you’re looking for something different, why not consider unique chocolate Easter eggs for 2022? At Melt Chocolates, our world-renowned chocolatiers have curated a special collection of personalised Easter eggs which have both the best flavours and aesthetics. These incredibly unique Easter eggs will make your celebrations all the more sweeter. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite unique chocolate Easter eggs that you and your family can try and enjoy this year. Let’s take a look! 1. A Delicious Strawberry Easter Egg Certain flavour combinations become classics for a reason, the ingredients come together to achieve a harmonious blend of flavours that feel both luxurious and decadent. Our delicious strawberry Easter egg delivers all this and more. Dark chocolate coats delicious strawberries, meaning you can experience the taste of freshly picked wild strawberries paired with the rich and creamy texture of a black forest gateau. This vegan option serves as a delicious treat and is the perfect Easter chocolate to indulge in. Place your order today! 2. A Smooth Acorn Easter Egg Boasting a skilful blend of milk and dark chocolate, with a nutty capule almond rocher, the Acorn Easter egg is another of our unique Easter chocolate eggs which you can indulge in this year. With a stem made out of candied orange peel, the chocolate flavour is enhanced with a luxurious flavour profile. The delicious flavours which are paired with our unique design of the handcrafted acorn Easter egg, make this a must-try for all. You could also use this delicious and aesthetically appealing egg as part of your Easter egg hunt to make the activity even more enjoyable for your kids. 3. An Indulgent Salted Caramel Easter Egg Salted caramel has become one of the most popular flavours over the past few years and when it’s combined with chocolate, it brings out the best flavour profile with a luxurious texture too. Whilst this ingredient pairs particularly well with both milk and dark chocolate, if you’re looking to try out a milk chocolate version, our speckled salted caramel Easter egg is a perfect choice. This flavour may be different from the usual traditional Easter eggs, however, it’s certainly something which both kids and adults can enjoy. 4. Maracca Eggs Filled With Biscuit Pearls One of our absolute favourite Easter eggs this year is the maracca dark and milk chocolate eggs. These delicious creations come wrapped in aesthetically pleasing packaging, with a surprise hidden inside. Filled with delicious, crunchy biscuit pearls, these delicious treats can be a part of your Easter celebrations. Whether you keep them on your table for your family and guests or make them part of your Easter activities, they are the perfect addition to every celebration. 5. A Sage Easter Bunny – Paint Your Own Egg Melt’s iconic Easter bunnies are back again, with a delicious treat included that is perfect for everyone. […]

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Our Small Guide On Easter Celebrations Across Europe

For many of us, Easter means painting eggshells in pastels, putting together baskets and perhaps even an egg hunt.  Easter has always been about celebrating with family and friends with the addition of delicious chocolate Easter eggs. While many of us have followed the tradition by adding our own tweaks, this special day is celebrated differently across Europe. Since Easter is a Christian holiday, this day is observed prominently in areas where the religion is prevalent. However, every country has their own way of a special Easter tradition that is unique. Since Easter is just around the corner, our experts at Melt Chocolates have curated a blog on the best Easter celebrations in Europe that gives us a look into the way this special day is celebrated across the continent. Let’s take a look! 1. Celebrating Easter In Britain Easter Sunday is celebrated across the UK by many families and while it may not be particularly religious, there are many fun activities that people participate in that let them make the most of this special day. People usually get together with their family and friends to enjoy a home-cooked meal and organise fun egg hunts in their garden. Additionally, exchanging chocolate Easter eggs is also part of the celebrations.  From a mini egg assortment to vegan and sugar free Easter eggs, there are several incredible choices available at Melt, perfect for gifting your loved ones. Explore our Easter collection and place your order today! 2. Easter Celebrations In Spain Known as Semana Santa in Spain, Easter celebrations go on for an entire week with extravagant processions across the country. However, there are many religious elements that are part of the festivities. From religious parades to floats displaying stories from the Bible, the celebrations are bold and eye-catching with details that reflect religious elements, making it one of the best Easter celebrations in Europe. Additionally, there are also delicious treats involved to ensure the celebrations are all the more sweeter! 3. Celebrating Easter In Germany The next country on our list of the best Easter celebrations in Europe is Germany. While the traditions and festivities may differ from place to place, lighting bonfires is the traditional way to indicate that Easter celebrations have started. Communities and towns celebrate this day by holding festivals with stands selling sausages, wine and other treats near the bonfire. The day before Good Friday is known as Gründonnerstag and Germans usually eat something green on this day. However, the other treats include spiced bread, cakes and several other sweets that enhance the celebrations. 4. Easter Celebrations In Italy With Italy’s huge Catholic population, it’s no surprise that the day is followed religiously by a majority of the people.  To begin with, the Pope leads an important mass on Good Friday which is attended by many people during which a crucifix made of burning torches is pointed towards the sky. However, there are several non-religious elements which include people dressing up in attire belonging to the 15th Century and hosting a live explosive show. Sounds fascinating, doesn’t it? With several other treats and sweets that are part of the festivities, Italians have without a doubt one of the best Easter celebrations in […]

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