Recipes — Dessert

Myrna Burlock

Arbosana Olive Oil Brownies with Chocolate and Balsamic Ganache

     Brownie Ingredients 1/2 cup Liquid Gold California Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened high quality cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the egg mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts, if desired. Spread...

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Myrna Burlock

Chocolate Coconut Bars

  1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp boiling water 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup Liquid Gold Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup Liquid Gold Chocolate Infused Balsamic Vinegar 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut  Fleur de sel, for sprinkling   Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, and the boiling water until smooth. ...

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Myrna Burlock

Balsamic Chocolate Truffles

  Ingredients: 8 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (recommended: Valrhona) 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 teaspoons LG Dark Black Currant, Wild Blueberry or Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup cocoa powder Directions: Melt the chocolate and cream in a double boiler over hot but not simmering water. Place melted chocolate in a small bowl. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Cool the chocolate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, until firm but moldable. Use a teaspoon or small cookie scoop to scoop out chocolate. Use your fingertips to shape...

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Myrna Burlock

Espresso Balsamic Tiramisu

  5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 16 oz. mascarpone - softened 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons rum 3 tablespoons Liquid Gold Espresso Balsamic 1/3 cup ground chocolate Whisk 1/3 cup of sugar with egg yolks for two minutes until light yellow and tripled in volume.  Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water.  Add the Marsala and continue whisking constantly for about five minutes or until the...

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