Caution to the weak-willed: This book is about rich, shameless indulgence-and for anyone who believes chocolate is its own food group. Chocolate! celebrates the oozing, sweet-toothed versatility of this beloved ingredient in all its pleasurable forms, from the lightest, creamiest white to the darkest, most intense, unsweetened variety. Step-by-step instructions and vibrant photographs guide you from your cravings to pure bliss. Whether you're baking cakes or pies, making puddings, sauces, and frostings; piping decorations, or flavoring drinks, you'll find more than 80 mouthwatering recipes to inspire and delight. Enjoy the: Decadent comfort of Chocolate truffle cake Sweet-toothed marriage of Chocolate banoffee pie Sophisticated pairings of Chocolate crépes with white chocolate and mango Oozing pleasure of Spiced molten pudding Tropical paradise of Chocolate and coconut popsicles Also included are detailed techniques for melting, marbling, dipping and coating, and making decorative embellishments, dessert boxes, and casings for all your crowd-wooing, show-stopping needs.