Tag Archives: mint

Guinness Stout Chocolate Cake

Posted on September 16, 2013 by GretaCooks

It’s September and time to make a Birthday Cake! My friend, Lee, passed along this recipe from Epicurious for a not-too-sweet dark chocolate cake. The recipe makes a three layer 8″ round cake. If you make all three layers, your … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Chocolate | Tagged beer, cake, chocolate, dark chocolate, dense, Guinness, mint, stout | 1 Comment

White Chocolate Mint Brûlée

Posted on May 20, 2013 by GretaCooks

When I asked my friend what sort of dessert he would like for his birthday, he simply said, “Crispy”. My first thoughts ran to cookies, but then I remembered the delightful versatility of creme brûlée. Its delicate crust is nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Chocolate, Creme Brulee | Tagged brulee, caster sugar, chocolate, creme, custard, mint, Sugar, torch, white chocolate | 2 Comments

Raspberry Mint Tart

Posted on March 25, 2013 by GretaCooks

This tart’s fresh, chopped raspberries & mint keep it light and and tangy – the perfect balance to its rich chocolate ganache topping. 9 oz Pâte sucrée (pronounced pat-sue-cray) recipe found below. 2 cups raspberries 20 oz fresh mint leaves … Continue reading →