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Ruby Chocolate Raspberry Fools

Posted on February 5, 2022July 16, 2022 by Pragmatic Cooking

A simple dessert that’s rich and light at the same time. With pink hues that are sure to delight the eye, and fresh, juicy raspberries harmonizing with the toasty, fruity notes of ruby chocolate. My mousse-like version has a few more steps than a traditional fruit fool, but it’s still quite quick and easy to make and has the added benefit of being more stable! Ruby chocolate raspberry fools are perfect for finishing off a fancy dinner or as a romantic Valentine’s Day treat. This recipe makes just enough for 2, but it doubles or triples easily if you want to make it for a group.

Wholesome Brownies (Small Batch)

Posted on August 3, 2021February 24, 2023 by Pragmatic Cooking

Brownies are the bomb, but they do tend to be an empty-calorie sort of bomb. Sometimes, that’s perfectly fine, but wouldn’t it be nice to make them more often without sacrificing all of your dietary principles? While not low-calorie, my wholesome brownies are almost entirely made from whole foods, which means the calories aren’t empty at all, but rife with nutrients and fiber. In fact, the only added fat or sugar in the recipe is the modest handful of chocolate chips.

Melting Butter and Chocolate

Posted on July 10, 2020November 21, 2021 by Pragmatic Cooking

Many recipes will require you to melt butter and chocolate. This isn’t terribly complicated, but both can be temperamental in similar ways, so this post will give you a quick rundown of how to keep things from going awry.