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Yield:  4 servings                  Ingredients 1/2 cup   fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed 2 cups   nonfat Greek-style yogurt 2 1/2 tablespoons   mini dark-chocolate chips 1/2 cup   oat granola Chopped walnuts Preparation Spoon 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed, into each of 4 parfait glasses. Spoon 1/4 cup nonfat Greek-style yogurt over berries in each glass, then top each with 1 teaspoon mini dark-chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon oat granola, and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. Add another layer of the berries, yogurt, chocolate, walnuts, and granola to each glass; serve. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 180 Saturated fat per serving: 2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 2g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 2g Fat per serving: 7g Cholesterol per serving: 0mg Protein per serving: 12g Carbohydrates per serving: 20g Sugars per serving: 13g Fiber per serving:...

Triple Chocolate Mousse Milk, dark and white chocolates melted, mixed with gelatin and whipped cream to make this fantastic mousse. Cooking Time:  10-15 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Dark chocolate,grated 200 grams • Milk chocolate,grated 200 grams • White chocolate,grated 200 grams • Powdered sugar 1 tablespoon • Gelatin,Dissolved in water 1 1/2 teaspoons • Whipped cream 2 cups Method Place the three chocolates in three different bowls and melt in the microwave oven for a minute. Mix them in one bowl and heat again in the microwave oven for about a minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and add powdered sugar and whisk well. Add gelatine and mix. Add whipped cream and mix well. Transfer into small serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Serve cold. - 

Akhrot Choco Tarts Delicious tarts made with walnut barfi topped with a creamy chocolate topping. Preparation Time :   10 mins. Cooking Time :   25 mins. Makes 10 tarts.  Ingredients For the walnut base  1/2 cup   walnuts (akhrot)  , coarsely powdered 1/4 cup  coarsely  powdered cashewnuts (kaju) 1/4 cup  (50 grams)  sugar oil  to grease For the chocolate topping  1/2 cup   grated dark chocolate 1/4 cup   fresh cream For the garnish  5   walnuts (akhrot),  cut into two Method Dissolve the sugar in 4 to 5 tablespoons of water and simmer to get a syrup of 1 string consistency. Add the walnuts and cashewnuts and mix well. Heat over a slow flame and stir till it leaves the sides of the pan. Remove from the fire, transfer to another plate and cool completely. Divide the mixture in 10 equal portions. Press each portion into 25 mm. (1") diameter greased tart moulds. Unmou...

Ingredients 135 gm dark chocolate 95 gm butter 100 gm icing sugar 2 egg yolks + 2 whole eggs 35 gm flour Method Pre heat the oven at 200 degrees. In a microwaveable bowl add chocolate and butter. Melt it. (You can melt using the double boiler method too.) In another bowl whisk together sugar and eggs. Mix together the chocolate-butter mixture with the sugar-eggs mixture. Fold in the flour. Strain the mixture to remove any lumps. Keep this in the fridge for 5-7 minutes to chill. Pour the batter in greased ramekins. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Serve with whipped cream / vanilla ice cream or fresh fruits.

Chocolate Pie This pie is so easy and quick to make, it will surely be loved by one and all. The microwave helps reduce cooking time, and kids will love the delectable results! Setting time:  2 to 3 hours Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  1 mins Makes 1 cake Ingredients For The Biscuit Base 1  cup  crushed  digestive biscuits 5 tbsp   melted butter For The Filling 2 cups  roughly chopped  milk   chocolate  or  dark chocolate 1/4 cup   milk 2 cups   beaten whipped cream 2 tbsp   powdered sugar 1 tsp   vanilla essence For The Garnish 3 tbsp  grated  milk   chocolate  or  dark chocolate Method   For the biscuit base Combine the biscuit and melted butter in a bowl and mix well. Press the mixture into the base of a 150 mm (6") loose-bottomed pie dish. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes or till the base is firm. For the filling Co...

      Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse  Crunchy, creamy, rich—there is no shortage of praise for this dessert! this is luscious party fare, with the special touch of hazelnuts. However, where hazelnuts are not available you can use walnuts instead, without compromising on the taste and feel. While making the praline, take care not to stir the sugar; allow it to melt on its own to avoid the sugar from sticking to the spatula. To make this mousse quick and easy, i have opted for a spread like nutella that is readily available. Setting Time:  4 hours Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Hazelnut Praline 1/2 cup  coarsely chopped  hazelnut 1/4 cup   castor sugar Other Ingredients 1 cup  chopped  dark chocolate 1/4 cup   milk 3/4 cup   chocolate hazelnut spread (nutella)  , readily available 1/4 tsp   vanilla essence 1 tbsp   powdered sugar 1 1...