High-quality chocolate adds nutty, fruity complexity to cakes, cookies, and brownies. We asked professional pastry chefs for ...

The cacao tree is where chocolate comes from, and while the ancient Olmec civilization was using it in ceremonies 3,500 years ago, it wasn't until the 19th century that it became accessible to the ...

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Dark chocolate isn’t just a treat — it’s an art form. The best bars balance richness, bitterness, and smoothness while highlighting the unique character of their cocoa beans. From small-batch artisans ...

Chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved treats, but not all chocolate is created equal. While mass-produced candy bars often rely on cheap cocoa, sugar, and additives, high-quality chocolate is ...

A chocolate bar with high percentage of cocoa, usually above 50 percent is called a dark chocolate and is preferred for its ...

If you’re looking for a luscious, make-ahead dessert for the holiday season, chocolate pots de creme provide an elegant ...

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains ...