Christmas dinner desert?

Question

We are planning on having Roast Beef, Twice Baked Potatos and Butternut Squash.
Would like to have something with Chocalate.
Any suggestions?
This is only for 3 people, so a little goes a long way.

Answer 1

My grandma makes this pie every year that is soooo good. It is a peppermint pie. It has a chocolate crust and a pink peppermint filling that has crushed candy cane. Then she drizzles chocolate over the top. It is a frozen pie and it is so good!

1 pie crust, graham or chocolate (we like chocolate)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons creme de menthe
1 drop red food coloring, optional
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping

Mix the cream cheese until fluffy and slowly add the milk. Then add the creme de menthe and food coloring (until pink). Then fold in the cool whip. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and then freeze for 4 hours. Then after frozen, top with more cool whip and drizzle with chocolate syrup (optional).
My grandma likes to add crushed candy canes on top or in the mixture..but that is optional too.

Answer 2

It sound sto me like a chocolate mousse might be a great dessert wit your menu and it is also a very good choice because it is served individually to each person so you will not have a lot left over like you would with a cake or pie.

Here is a recipe for you:
4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, diced
2 tablespoons espresso or very strong coffee (I used decaf espresso from a local Starbucks)
1 cup cold heavy cream
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon sugar

(Optional) Raspberries and extra whipped cream


1 Whip the cream to soft peaks, then refrigerate.

2 Combine the chocolate, butter, and espresso in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not simmering, water, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool until the chocolate is just slightly warmer than body temperature. To test, dab some chocolate on your bottom lip. It should feel warm. If it is too cool, the mixture will seize when the other ingredients are added.

3 Once the melted chocolate has cooled slightly, whip the egg whites in a medium bowl until they are foamy and beginning to hold a shape. Sprinkle in the sugar and beat until soft peaks form.

4 When the chocolate has reached the proper temperature, stir in the yolks. Gently stir in about one-third of the whipped cream. Fold in half the whites just until incorporated, then fold in the remaining whites, and finally the remaining whipped cream.

5 Spoon or pipe the mousse into a serving bowl or individual dishes. If you wish, layer in fresh raspberries and whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. (The mousse can be refrigerated for up to a day.)

Serves 3-5

Answer 3

Chocolate Coffee Souffle

3 Tbl. all purpose flour
3 Tbl. unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups milk
12 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup brewed strong coffee
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 egg yolks
7 egg whites
Confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 375º. Melt butter in a sauce pot over low heat, whisk in flour and milk and cook until it thickens. Stir in chocolate and stir constantly until it's melted. Remove from heat and add coffee, vanilla, and half the sugar. One at a time, add the egg yolks while whisking constantly.

Butter a 2-2 1/2 quart soufflé or baking dish.

In a perfectly clean and dry bowl , whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and gradually whisk in the remaining sugar and continue to whisk until the peaks stiffen. Gently fold the egg whites into the soufflé base and pour into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until the soufflé rises 2 inches above soufflé dish. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately because the soufflé will deflate in less than two minutes.

Answer 4

Fruit cake.

Answer 5

Go to Culinary Chef at http://www.culinarychef.com for recipes and full holiday menus.

Answer 6

get a chocolate silk pie

Answer 7

Go to www.allrecipes.com, you can search for recipes by ingredient and its one of the best websites out there, best of all its FREE.

Answer 8

chocolate covered strawberries

Answer 9

fruit cake