A warm cup in hand, fragrant with cocoa, is an image synonymous with ultimate comfort. Whether thick and creamy or as a ...

Set aside to let the chocolate melt in the hot butter ... light and fluffy (about seven minutes using a hand-held mixer). Remove the mixture from the heat and fold in the chocolate mixture ...

High-quality chocolate will make a distinctive, crisp, snap when broken, shattering cleanly. It should also start to melt when you hold it in your hand for a few seconds - the quicker the better ...