6 Valentine's Day Chocolate Recipes from the Mast Brothers

The Mast Brothers bring the Valentine's Day magic with mousse-filled popovers and irresistibly chocolatey waffles.

February 10, 2014

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Yearning for a high-end cocoa fix, we asked Brooklyn's Mast Brothers to work their Wonka-esque magic. From matchless chocolate cookies to rich, mousse-filled popovers, Rick and Michael more than delivered. Just in time for Valentine's Day, sure, but why limit indulgence to once a year?

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Dark Chocolate Waffles
Chocolate for breakfast? Of course. These waffles trounce chocolate chip pancakes for the most decadent breakfast ever.
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Chocolate-on-Chocolate Tart with Maple Almonds
When making the candied almonds, stir them until the caramel transforms into a dry, crystallized coating.
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Glazed Chocolate–Crème Fraîche Cookies
The cooling time is key. There is a sweet spot: Ideally you want to eat these warm, but too warm and they'll fall apart.
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Caramel-Dipped Popovers with Chocolate Mousse
Bottoms up! These treats are all about the crunchy caramel foot—a fun, crackly contrast to the gooey chocolate center.
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Darkest Chocolate Cake with Red Wine Glaze
The great thing about this cake? It's not fussy. You can just pour the glaze over and it sets. Done.
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Spicy Spiked Hot Chocolate
The amount of booze in this hot cocoa is just a suggestion and subject to increase in proportion to the length and difficulty of your day.
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