Dark chocolate — like semisweet and bittersweet — is often considered the most versatile of the chocolates because it's less sweet. This translates into an amazing contrast with sweet or tangy foods and bolder flavors — like balsamic — serve to bring out the richness of the confection.This is a no-brainer, but serving dark chocolate up with a berry-streaked whipped cream and a glass of pinot noir makes for a jaw-dropping flavor profile.
Get a little crazy with dark chocolate, sprinkle in a bit of black pepper to add a heat and complexity the next time you make brownies or chocolate cake.
But here are SOME - Even more taste bud-blasting pairings for dark chocolate:
Ginger
Lavender
Cardamom
Wasabi
Chipotle & Jalapeño
Cinnamon & Fennel
Aged gouda, Parmesan, Chèvre
Blue cheese
Even more taste bud-blasting pairings for dark chocolate:
Salmon & Shrimp
Assam tea & Earl Grey tea
Indonesian coffee & Dark-roast coffee or Espresso beans
Belgian quad (beer) & Red zinfandel
There you have enough - ONE PAIRING - for Each LAZY SUMMER DAY ...
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