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Dark Chocolate Shortbread Tart

Chocolate Tart with Shortbread Crust | lemon-sugar.com

Is it me, or does this just scream Valentine’s Day?  It’s decadent and indulgent, a dark chocolate custard atop a buttery, shortbread crust.  Oh, and if that wasn’t enough – how about the heaping mound of sweet whipped cream right on top? I’m pretty sure this is why we have Valentine’s Day.  So we can eat things like this. Let’s just have another look, shall we?

Chocolate Tart with Shortbread Crust | lemon-sugar.com

 I’m a big fan of a standard graham cracker crust, and even a good chocolate wafer crust – but this?  Crumbly, buttery shortbread cookies pressed into a tart crust?  Major win. But here’s the best part:  the amazing shortbread crust is filled to the brim with a dark, slightly-sweet-slightly-bitter chocolate that thickens just the right amount.  And just when you think the chocolate is going to be too dark, (is there such a thing?) the sweetness takes over and is further relaxed by a nice big hit of sweetened cream. You guys.  I can’t.  I don’t have the words to express just how luxurious this tart really is. Here’s the secret: good chocolate. Not just good chocolate, really good chocolate.  REALLY, REALLY good chocolate.

Chocolate Tart with Shortbread Crust | lemon-sugar.com
When you find a good baking chocolate, you’ll know it.  The texture is better, the cocoa flavor is more prevalent.  It’s smoother, and more flavorful – perhaps not as sweet, but it doesn’t need to be as sweet because the ingredients are better. Cue my latest and greatest discovery:  Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate.  I love them for oh-so-many reasons – and if you’ll indulge me, I’d like to tell you about them here because not only am I smitten with the chocolate, I’m also kind of in love with the company. As you know, I’m a huge proponent for good quality, organic, local-when-possible ingredients.  I like to feel good about what I eat, what I serve to my family and friends, and who I support with my hard-earned money. Green & Black’s has a great story.  They were founded in 1991, and have always produced a high-quality, organic chocolate.  They have 11 different varieties; I like to bake with the dark and milk chocolates, and I like to eat the almond bar on days when I just need a little treat.
Chocolate Tart with Shortbread Crust | lemon-sugar.com

Even better?  Green & Black’s is Fairtrade certified. What the heck does that mean, anyway? Don’t feel bad, I didn’t know until several months ago, either. Essentially, it involves the production of certain foods (like cocoa, coffee, bananas, tea, and sugar) —in that they must be free of forced labor or poor working conditions for laborers. And perhaps most importantly, participating in a Fairtrade production chain can result in huge benefits for farmers. There are set “floor” prices, which protects smaller farms from fluctuating prices and from bigger, corporate farms from buying them when they are in a weaker market. Pretty awesome cause to support, right? Plus, you can just tell when good quality ingredients are used – and Green & Black’s is committed to creating a great-tasting organic chocolate bar – and I think the fact that they’re socially responsible just makes them taste even better.  They’re a great company, and I invite you to support them next time you see them at your market.  If you want more information about them, check out their website, their Facebook page and find them on Twitter.

Chocolate Tart with Shortbread Crust | lemon-sugar.com

I hope you give this recipe a try.  It’s a true treat, and for a chocolate lover, you just can’t go wrong.  Not a big dark chocolate fan?  Swap it out for some milk chocolate and you won’t be disappointed. What’s your favorite kind of chocolate – are you a white, dark or milk chocolate fan?  Let me know in a comment below, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $100 cash equivalent gift card and a Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate prize pack of your own! Enjoy!  

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Dark Chocolate Shortbread Tart
 
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Inspired by Matt and Renato of Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients">Baked Elements, this Dark Chocolate Tart is decadent, indulgent, and the perfect end to a celebratory feast.
Serves: 12-16 servings
Ingredients
Crust:
  • 8 ounces shortbread cookies
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 5 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60 to 72%), coarsely chopped
  • 4 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality vanilla extract
Whipped Topping:
  • 1 and ½ cups whipping cream
  • ¼ cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons good-quality vanilla extract
Instructions
Crust:
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F).
  2. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside
  3. In a food processor, pulse the cookies into fine crumbs.
  4. Pour the crumbs into a large bowl, and add sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour melted butter over the top of the crumbs and combine with a fork until all crumbs are moistened.
  6. Pour crumbs into springform pan, and use your hand or a flat-bottomed cup to spread into an even layer, coming up the sides of the pan about an inch and a half.
  7. Place crust into the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  8. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-25 minutes (depends on moisture content of cookies, mostly) or until the crust is just dry. Do not allow the crust to brown, but it must dry before you add the filling or you'll have a soggy crust. You can cover the pan with foil if yours takes a long time to dry.
  9. Remove from oven and set aside while you prepare the filling.
Filling:
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and the cream until they begin to bubble at the sides of the pan and just start to steam.
  2. Remove from heat, and stir chopped chocolate into the cream mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula until chocolate is melted, completely combined, and smooth. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together egg, egg yolk, flour and vanilla. Whisk vigorously until flour dissolves.
  4. Pour cooled chocolate into egg mixture, and whisk until completely combined.
  5. Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared tart crust.
  6. Again, place the pan on a baking sheet, and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly wet and the center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, run a thin, offset spatula or a butter knife around the edge of the crust. Carefully release the springform.
Whipped cream:
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream on medium-high speed until the cream starts to firm up.
  2. Add vanilla and confectioners sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spoon over top of tart, and enjoy!
  4. Keep refrigerated.
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  1. Meredith Jones Sauls says

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    Love good quality dark chocolate. Would love to win some to make this recipe!! 🙂

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  2. Julie Wood says

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    I like Milk Chocolate the best! I like the Green&Black’s Milk Chocolate the Best!

    my email jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. Natalie says

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    I like white chocolate when it is mixed with other items such as pretzels and popcorn. I like milk chocolate on its own.

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  4. nicole dziedzic says

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    My ultimate top pick for a favorite in chocolate is the extra dark chocolate, so delicious.
    Nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com

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  5. Lisa Brown says

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    Love dark chocolate for sure 🙂

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  6. mami2jcn says

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    I’m a fan of all chocolates. If I had to pick just one, I would go with white chocolate.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  7. Beth Stockton says

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    I love Dark Chocolate!

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  8. Elena says

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    My favorite is dark chocolate
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  9. steve weber says

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    My favorite is milk chocolate.

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  10. Cynthia C says

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    My favorite is dark chocolate.

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  11. Jessica To says

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    My favorite is milk chocolate.

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  12. onefrugalgirl says

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    Dark chocolate! Most definitely!
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  13. Dionakaye Sims says

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    I prefer mlk chocolate for frostings especially. But I can enjoy a good dose of dark chocolate, as well! Thank you!

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  14. Angel Judkins says

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    I love my dark chocolate. The darker the better for eating and most baking. Truly enjoy Green and Black toffee bar for a treat too!

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  15. berkshiregirl says

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    I love dark chocolate( well, any chocolatally, but dark chocolate especially)!

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  16. sean says

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    Milk chocolate, dark is too much

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  17. Melinda says

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    I LOVE dark chocolate, it’s so rich. Sometimes it can be bitter by itself, but I adore it

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  18. chambanachik says

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    Dark chocolate all the way!

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. Kathleen says

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    I’m definitely a dark chocolate-aholic. And scientific studies have shown that it’s good for you, so…no guilt right? 🙂

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  20. Stacey B says

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    I really prefer dark chocolate! One of my favorite are the Lindt Truffles! They’re all delicious!

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  21. bellagirl07 says

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    I am a super loyal fan of dark chocolate but I also love milk chocolate.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  22. kelly says

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    Milk chocolate is my favorite.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  23. Jennifer D. says

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    I love chocolate with sea salt.

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  24. Kristen says

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    I like them all….but milk chocolate is my favorite.

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  25. JessieC says

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    I love all dark chocolate.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  26. Madeline says

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    My favorite is usually dark chocolate!
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

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  27. Rebecca says

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    I love dark chocolate, but I’ve never met a chocolate that I didn’t like!

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  28. tara pittman says

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    I love milk chocolate the best

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  29. Suki says

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    I am a dark chocoholic all the way. How awesome is it to be able to eat something you love that’s also good for you!!

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  30. Shannon says

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    That tart is BEAUTIFUL!! I’m a dark chocolate lady all the way!

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  31. D Schmidt says

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    I am a huge white chocolate fan

    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  32. Agnes says

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    Dark Chocolate, please! Green & Black’s 70% is excellent!

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  33. Agnes says

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    Dark Chocolate, please! Green & Black’s 70% is excellent! The quality of their chocolate is a difference you can taste!

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  34. rachel says

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    I don’t mind white in moderation but always go for dark.

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  35. tina m says

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    i like White Chocolate.

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  36. dwndrgn says

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    I like dark and milk chocolate equally well – sometimes I’m in the mood for one and other times I’m in the mood for the other. I cannot eat white chocolate, however. I overdosed on it one Easter when I was a child and to this day it makes me ill just to think of it.

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  37. hewella1 says

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    The milk chocolate.

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  38. Elle says

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    I am definitely a fan of milk chocolate the most.. I don’t really like white chocolate at all.

    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail dot com

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  39. Nicole says

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    Milk chocolate is definitely my fave!

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  40. Donna M. says

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    Dark Chocolate!!!!

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  41. susan1215 says

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    Milk chocolate is my favorite.
    s2s2 at cox dot net

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  42. markathy says

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    I love milk chocolate

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  43. Tara O. says

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    Milk chocolate is my favorite!

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  44. Lauren M says

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    Milk chocolate

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  45. Julie says

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    Green and Black’s Milk Chocolate is my favorite.

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  46. cdhabolt says

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    Dark!

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  47. cdhabolt says

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    https://twitter.com/cdhabolt/status/571522710037114880

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  48. maria cantu says

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    My favorite is milk chocolate.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

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  49. Patricia Colletti says

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    My favorite is dark chocolate

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  50. latanya t says

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    dark chocolate
    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  51. cezovski says

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    I am a big fan of white chocolate — I’d rather have it any day over other types of chocolate!

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  52. bdiane34 says

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    My favorite is definetly Milk Chocolate

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  53. bdiane34 says

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    I tweeted https://twitter.com/bdiane35/status/573642168306384896

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  54. rebeccagraham says

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    I like white chocolate and milk chocolate.

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  55. LAMusing says

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    I love a good white chocolate 🙂

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  56. Norma says

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    My favorite is milk chocolate.

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  57. Lauren says

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    I like all types of chocolate!

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  58. erica best says

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    i love white

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  59. sandra says

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    I like them all but I prefer milk chocolate

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  60. HilLesha O'Nan says

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    I love, love, love dark chocolate. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  61. margaretsmith says

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    Depends what I’m in the mood to have. I really love all chocolates evenly. Thanks so much.

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  62. Sandy Klocinski says

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    My favorite kind of chocolate is dark chocolate

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  63. carcon says

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    I love dark Chocolate

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  64. Charlotte Padgett says

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    I love all chocolate, but when I need to pick-I choose dark.

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  65. nickie burke says

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    I like Milk Chocolate.

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  66. Stephanie V. says

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    Milk chocolate is my fave, then dark and white third
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  67. paigechandler says

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    I like milk chocolate best…drool

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  68. cynthiac says

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    My favorite is dark chocolate. I also like milk chocolate but am not such a fan of white.

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  69. Anastasia says

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    I really love -all- chocolate! Sometimes, dark is just to tasty… but then you want some milk chocolate… and then white chocolate will catch your fancy! 🙂
    anastasia2013@gmail.com

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  70. Rosie says

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    My favorite is white chocolate! I have the ingredients to try making my own white chocolate, but I know nothing is better than having the best chocolate made – like Green and Blacks – yum!

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  71. lazybones344 says

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    I like both milk and dark chocolate.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  72. PuffyBiggler says

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    My favorite is dark chocolate. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  73. mommyto2girlz says

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    I like milk chocolate and dark chocolate. My favorite changes by the mood I’m in. lol Thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

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  74. Lauren Olivia Wood says

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    Dark chocolate is my favorite! I like all chocolates if they are paired with other flavors correctly!

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  75. lisa says

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    I’m a huge dark chocolate fan. Wish I had some.

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  76. sarahhirsch says

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    i like milk chocolate and white chocolate

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  77. Barbara Long says

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    My favorite is dark chocolate although I also enjoy milk chocolate too!
    longbarb11@aol.com

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  78. BusyWorkingMama says

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    I love to make a chocolate French Silk Pie. It is not one you bake, just chill, so it is easy to throw together.

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  79. msrodeobrat says

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    I love chocolate! Especially milk chocolate!
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  80. elizabeth elliott says

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    I love chocolate in all forms but I think when it comes to cookies or candy I like Dark Chocolate! truckredford(at)Gmail(Dot)com

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  81. Richard Hicks says

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    My favorite chocolate is certainly milk chocolate.

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  82. Karen Drake says

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    My favorite is milk chocolate.

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  83. Sarah Lykins says

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    dark chocolate

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  84. darcybel says

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    MILK

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  85. KPort207 says

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    I am a fan of milk chocolate only.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  86. Kerry says

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    I like them all – but milk chocolate is my favorite!
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  87. karin56381 says

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    I prefer milk chocolate but would not say no to any kind of chocolate!! MMMmmmm!

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  88. Leela says

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    I love milk chocolate.

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  89. Bert says

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    I like milk chocolate
    iamdadtastic@gmail.com

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  90. Joni Dolniak says

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    I love the milk chocolate the best.

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  91. Cori Westphal says

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    I’m a milk chocolate fan. And I love almonds in it too!

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  92. slehan says

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    I’ve never met a chocolate I didn’t like. I want to try their Ginger Dark chocolate.
    Thanks for the contest.
    slehan at juno dot com

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  93. Linda C. says

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    White Chocolate is my favorite!

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  94. Erica Carnes says

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    White chocolate.

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  95. sherri crawford says

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    i love all kinds of chocolate

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  96. Eugenia Hall says

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    I’m a Dark Chocolate Girl.

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  97. Whitney Lynn Bellows says

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    My favorite chocolate is milk chocolate.

    wlbellows at gmail dot com

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  98. Denise L says

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    Dark chocolate is by far my favorite. As I get older, I almost find baking chocolate appealing 😉
    dmarie824 at aol dot com

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  99. Daniel M says

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    i like the dark chocolate

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  100. K Bent says

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    Milk Chocolate

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  101. momznite says

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    I enjoy both dark chocolate and milk chocolate, especially
    organic, but I am not a big fan of white chocolate.

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  102. Shannon says

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    All of the above! But I like dark chocolate the best!

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  103. Ellie W says

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    My favorite is always milk chocolate.

    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  104. rickel bart says

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    actually, any chocolate i could give my dad would be my favorite–he loves it all

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  105. jalapenomama says

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    I’m a big fan of dark and white chocolate!
    thank you

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  106. Joe GErsch says

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    my faveorite is milk chocolate joebissy at mail dot com

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  107. Kimberly Deallovingrandma Stcl says

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    I would like to try the white chocolate! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com

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  108. jackieburns says

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    Hands down, my favorite chocolate is dark chocolate. Yum!

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  109. Ed says

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    Dark chocolate makes my toes curl!

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  110. Stephanie Phelps says

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    I love the milk chocolate the most but I never turn down any of them! my4boysand1@gmail.com

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  111. Kim Ripley says

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    Dark chocolate is my favorite. I love it paired with raspberries.

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  112. Michelle Hagewood says

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    I like white and milk chocolate. boylaneely at hotmail dot com

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  113. Lisa Pecora says

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    I am a fan of all chocolates but prefer Dark.

    motioncitycutie(at)aol(dot)com

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  114. Sherry Conrad says

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    I like dark chocolate best, but you really can’t go wrong with chocolate.

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  115. ewhatley says

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    My favorite is milk chocolate.

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  116. Lisa Garner says

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    I love all types of chocolate but white chocolate is becoming my new favorite.

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  117. Tabathia says

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    I am a milk chocolate fan

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  118. bellows22 says

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    i am a milk chocolate fan!

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  119. hazyness says

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    I’m a huge fan of white chocolate!

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  120. Bruce Vrana says

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    fan of all chocolate

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  121. traymona says

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    I like milk chocolate

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  122. tinareynolds says

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    I have always loved milk chocolate the best but I will not turn down any kind of chocolate

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  123. AngelaLilly says

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    I am definitely all about milk chocolate. I never eat white chocolate because, let’s face it, it is not REALLY even chocolate! LOL Dark chocolate is usually not on my radar because it is too bitter.

    Angie

    14earth at gmail dot com

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  124. Betty Curran says

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    I prefer milk chocolate

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  125. Thomas Murphy says

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    I like milk chocolate

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  126. Seyma Shabbir says

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    I am a fan of White and dark chocolate equally!

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  127. Francine Anchondo says

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    dark chocolate

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  128. rajee says

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    love to make chocolate truffles

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  129. Kathryn C says

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    the only chocolate I like is milk chocolate !

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  130. Kim Ripley says

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    I absolutely love dark chocolate!

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  131. Amy L says

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    Dark chocolate is my favorite, but I like them all.

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  132. Angel Jacklyn says

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    I LOVE ME SOME MILK CHOCOLATE! afjackly@oakland.edu

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  133. Linda C says

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    I am a Milk Chocolate fan!

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  134. Kerry says

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    I love all chocolate, but milk chocolate is my favorite!
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  135. Bert says

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    I like milk chocolate
    iamdadtastic@gmail.com

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