Ghirardelli Chocolate Panini Recipes

CLASSIC GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
• Chop the semi-sweet chocolate baking bar into 1-inch pieces.
• In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Stir the brown sugar and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and mix well.
• In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mixing well until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares.

PANINI WITH CHOCOLATE AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the panini grill.
• Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread slices until they begin to turn golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the panini grill and place 2 ounces of cheese on 1 slice of bread (the bottom half), top the cheese with 1/3 cup chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of basil. Top with another slice of bread. Continue with the remaining sandwiches. Return the sandwiches to the panini grill until the chocolate begins to melt, about another 2 minutes.
• Cut the sandwiches into 2-inch wide rectangles or small triangles and transfer to a serving platter.

CHOCOLATE PANINI

Steps:

• Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Sprinkle the chopped chocolate onto one slice of the ciabatta, then place the other slice on top.
• Cook the panini in the preheated press until the ciabatta is golden brown and the chocolate has melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

CHOCOLATE PANINI

Steps:

• Butter one side of each slice of bread; sprinkle with sugar. Spread cream cheese over the other side. Place candy bar on the cream cheese side of one slice; top with the other slice, butter side up. , Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and candy bar is melted. Cut in half; top with strawberries and whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE-STRAWBERRY PANINI

Steps:

• Heat a panini grill to medium according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spread the chocolate-hazelnut spread over 1 side of all of the pound cake slices. Arrange the sliced strawberries over 6 cake slices. Cover with the remaining cake slices, chocolate side down.
• Spray panini grill with nonstick spray and grill each panino until the pound cake is crisp and golden and the fillings are warm, about 2 minutes. Cut each panino in half and serve.

GHIRARDELLI® CHOCOLATE PANINI

Steps:

• Slice the bread on the diagonal into slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick; there should be at least 20 slices of bread. Break the chocolate into 1/2 ounce squares. On a 4-ounce bar, there are eight 1/2-ounce squares. Butter one side of each slice of bread with 1/2 teaspoon of butter and make a sandwich, butter side out, using a piece and a half of chocolate per sandwich.
• Heat a large pan over medium heat and, in batches, cook each sandwich until golden brown, pressing down with a spatula. Flip the sandwiches and cook the second side until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Keep warm in the oven.

GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE NUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet (I sprayed with Pam).
• In a small bowl,stir the eggs,instant coffee and vanilla until well blended; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg mixture.
• Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after addition.
• Stir in chocolate and nuts.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
• On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each 14" long, 1-1/2" wide, and 1" thick.
• Place the logs on baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Set the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.
• Remove the logs to cutting board (I usually just cut them on the cookie sheet). Cut with serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place slices 1/2 inch apart upright (not on sides).
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly dry.
• Remove to rack to cool.
• I leave mine on cookie, let cool.
• Then drizzle with melted chocolate (I melt chocolate in microwave).
• The chocolate is just my addition - so good with a cup of coffee.
• Store biscotti in air tight container.

GHIRARDELLI® CHOCOLATE PANINI

Steps:

• Slice the bread on the diagonal into slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick; there should be at least 20 slices of bread. Break the chocolate into 1/2 ounce squares. On a 4-ounce bar, there are eight 1/2-ounce squares. Butter one side of each slice of bread with 1/2 teaspoon of butter and make a sandwich, butter side out, using a piece and a half of chocolate per sandwich.
• Heat a large pan over medium heat and, in batches, cook each sandwich until golden brown, pressing down with a spatula. Flip the sandwiches and cook the second side until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Keep warm in the oven.