July 7th is World Chocolate Day!
World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7th because it was on this date in 1550 that chocolate was first brought to Europe.
To find out more about the origins of one of the world’s favourite sweet treats, visit our blog on the History of Chocolate.
The word “chocolate” comes from the Classical Nahuatl word xocolātl. The ancient Aztecs used this word to describe a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans.
We have put together some chocolate recipes for you to try out this World Chocolate Day, or any day!
You can never get enough chocolate in our opinion!
Indulgent Chocolate Mousse
An Indulgent Chocolate Mousse recipe taken from the perfect portions chapter of More Taste & Less Waste.
Real Hot Chocolate
As the nights draw in why not cosy up with a mug of this gorgeous Real Hot Chocolate taken from the Dairy Book of Home Cookery.
Chocolate Brownies
These soft, succulent and melt-in-the-mouth Chocolate Brownies will wow your friends and family.
Find even more chocolatey recipes in our Chocolate Recipe Collection.
Chocolate Recipe Collection
Speedy Chocolate Pudding, No-Bake Nutty Chocolate Cheesecake, No-Bake Chocolate Squares, Chocolate Fudgey Cake and Choclate Whiskey Cake.
Enjoy your World Chocolate Day!
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