Today marks World Chocolate Day. The July 7 is all about chocolate and everything that makes it irresistible. Whether it’s the rich taste, the mood boost, or surprising health perks, chocolate is truly a treat for every soul and every occasion.
Be it for taste, stress relief, or even health benefits (yes, you heard it right), chocolates are truly for everyone and every mood. Some enjoy it to soothe stress, some for pure indulgence, and many now swear by dark chocolate for its powerful antioxidant and heart health benefits. Today, as you celebrate World Chocolate Day, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy your favourite bar, or bake up something rich, comforting, and a little bit playful.
Speaking about the significance of chocolate, Chef Ashish Verma, Executive chef, Ameritalia Pizzeria and Masala Synergy, Gurugram, says, “Chocolate is more than a dessert, it’s about shared moments and simple pleasures.”
The chef shares two recipes to mark the day. “The first recipe is a playful spin on pizza, the roasted chocolate marshmallow pizza, melting chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and a touch of sea salt atop a Neapolitan crust. It’s indulgent, fun, and perfect for sharing. The second is the Bal mithai fondant, which celebrates the popular sweet from Uttarakhand. This rich ragi fondant pairs local flavours with global techniques, bringing heritage and health together,” he adds.
Chef Ashish shares two chocolate filled recipes that combine classic comfort with creative flair:
World Chocolate Day 2025 recipes: Roasted Chocolate Marshmallow Pizza
Roasted Chocolate Marshmallow Pizza
This isn’t your typical chocolate treat. It’s a soft, crunchy pizza topped with melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and a pinch of sea salt, offering richness with just enough lightness.
Neapolitan Pizza Dough (makes 4–5 pizzas)
Ingredients | |
Type 00 flour | 1 kg |
Water | 600–650 ml (60–65% hydration, adjust based on humidity) |
Fresh yeast | 3 gm (or 1 gm instant dry yeast) |
Salt | 25 gm |
Ingredients | |
Neapolitan pizza dough | 200 gm (hand-stretched) |
Dark chocolate chips | 50 gm |
Milk chocolate | 30 gm (chunks or chips) |
Marshmallows | 60 gm (mini or halved) |
Sea salt | A pinch |
Powdered sugar or chocolate shavings | For garnish |
Bal Mithai Fondant, a sweet tribute to Uttarakhand:
This comforting dessert combines ragi fondant with berry compote, dulce de leche, and crispy amaranth, a heartfelt mix of tradition and innovation.
Ingredients: For the Ragi brownie fondant | |
Ragi flour | 70 gm |
D45 dark chocolate | 220 gm |
Unsalted butter | 190 gm |
Khand (raw sugar) | 70 gm |
Vanilla essence | 5 ml |
Salt | 5 gm |
For plating & garnish | |
Pine cone chocolate chocos | 35 gm |
Berry compote | 25 gm |
Brownie crumble | 20 gm |
Dulce de leche Bal Mithai sauce | 10 gm |
Popped amaranth | 20 gm |
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