Berry Chocolate Fruit Decadence Recipes

BERRY-CHOCOLATE FRUIT DECADENCE

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix yogurt, chocolate syrup and coconut. Fold in whipped topping.
• In each of 8 dessert or parfait dishes, arrange layer of 1 cup of the strawberries. Top with half of the yogurt mixture. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE BERRY PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; set aside. Drain strawberries (discard the juice or save for another use); place berries in a blender. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in strawberry puree. Divide half of the chocolate pudding among four or six parfait glasses. Top with half of the strawberry mixture. Repeat layers. Garnish with a strawberry slice if desired.

DECADENT BERRY CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, nuts, seeds, brown sugar and salt.
• Combine the the oil, honey, water and vanilla. Add to oat mixture and toss until well combined.
• Spread the mixture evenly on a cookie sheet. Press lightly.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally if you like, but if you want clumps/clusters, DO NOT STIR at all!
• Allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a bowl and very gently fold in the chocolate chips. They should melt slightly in the warm granola.
• Depending on the size of berries you use, you might prefer to chop them into smaller pieces before adding them. If you want the chocolate to coat them, stir them in while still warm; otherwise cool completely before add in them.
• Store in an air tight container for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long!).