We celebrated my youngest son, Nick’s birthday yesterday. I was excited to try to recreate a recipe he recently had and loved at Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill restaurant a month or so ago while traveling.
So instead of a birthday cake this year, I made these beautiful, decadent treats for his dessert. He loved it and said I aced it. Momma’s heart is happy. This dessert is beautiful and delicious and will make any occasion special.
It is so worth the time to create a magical, delicious dessert. And the beauty of it is that it can be made a day ahead of time and assembled right before you serve it for an amazing treat.
I know there is someone on your “list” who would do almost anything for one of these!
Chocolate and Raspberry Custard in a Jar
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 – 2.35 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding mix
4 oz raspberry sauce (made by straining fresh 6 oz raspberries through a sieve with 1 Tbsp sugar)
16 fresh raspberries for garnish
chocolate granola for topping (recipe follows)
Whipped cream
4 – 6oz Mason jars
Directions:
Place heavy cream in pot on medium high heat, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, and add chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth and chocolate is completely melted. Set aside and cool to room temperature. Reserve 1/2 cup of the chocolate ganache. Mix milk, yogurt and remaining chocolate ganache (other than 1/2 cup) in a mixing bowl. Stir in the pudding mix until fully incorporated. Pour 5 oz. of custard into each Mason jar or dessert dish. Top with 1oz reserved ganache per jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Top with raspberry sauce, vanilla whipped cream, fresh raspberries and chocolate granola. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
And the chocolate granola….
O M G!
This is a treat in and of itself!
I might be able to live on just this.
Make it to accompany the Chocolate and Raspberry Custard in a Jar Dessert or to top yogurt , ice cream, or to just toss in your mouth as a yummy snack.
Oats and almonds and walnuts coated with cocoa and agave nectar and drizzled with semi-sweet chocolate….
Heaven in a bite!
Ingredients: Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. In a small saucepan, melt agave nectar and butter on medium-low heat. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, cocoa, sugar and melted butter mixture to coat well. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking stone or sheet, and bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top. Allow mixture to cool completely. Serve over Chocolate and Raspberry Custard Dessert, ice cream, yogurt, or enjoy as a snack. Adapted from a recipe from Laura in the KitchenChocolate Granola
2 cups of Old Fashioned Oats
1 Cup of Sliced (or slivered) Almonds
1 Cup of Chopped Walnuts
1/4 cup of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup of Agave Nectar (you can also use Maple Syrup)
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
And here is the birthday “boy” with his birthday dessert.
Happy Birthday Nick! You have made the past 26 years more joyful than you will ever know. I wish you love and happiness and as much chocolate and raspberry custard as your heart desires.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This looks fantastic !
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It was quite wonderful 😉
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Reblogged this on The Jackson Diner.
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Thank you Jean!
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🙂
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Oh my choco;ates chocolates. Thanks for sharing the recipe,
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Wow these both look amazing! Happy Birthday to Nick! 💛💛💛🙇😀💙🎁🎈
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Thanks Laura! Hope your weekend was great with your daughter too!
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It’s always nice to see my sweet loveness! Thanks, Jodi!
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Happy Birthday! Looking good, both treats and son. (K)
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Thanks Kerfe! He’s a great guy 🙂
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You are such a sweet mama to make this dessert for Nick! OMGosh it looks absolutely delicious and more than wonderful! And, Nick is so handsome!!
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Thanks PJ! He loved it, so that made me happy.
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Absolutely! You are truly a sweet mama!
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O M G ! ! ! This looks gorgeous!!!! It´s almost too beautiful to eat. But then it looks so delicious again… What a wonderful creation, Jodi! Your son is a lucky guy! 💖 Happy Birthday to him! 😊
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Awh! Thanks Ann! It was so worth it! 🙂 And I am the lucky Mom really ❤
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What a lovely treat!! Looks so delicious!
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Thanks Gloria! It was lovely 🙂
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So, the granola means I can eat this for breakfast, right?
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You know it Jenna! 🙂
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OMG. Yes!
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🙂
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Wow looking yummy 😊
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you could paint it Snehal 🙂
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Ohh Yes definitely Jodi! I should give it a try 🙂
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Looks so delicious!
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how can you go wrong with chocolate and raspberry – eh? 🙂
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I agree such an amazing combination! yumm
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Very nice Jodi – it looks wonderful. And Happy Birthday Nick! 🙂
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thanks Terry!
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Have a Happy Birthday, Nick..You are truly a great guy!!!!!
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No birthday candles…no wishes?
The look in his eyes are….Mom just take the picture…priceless.
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A bit of an unconditional birthday “cake” this year 😉
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Nick is a doll! He looks very happy with his “mom’s made with love” dessert! Well done Jodi
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Awh thanks Sharon. I kinda think so too. ☺️
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Looks incredibly delicious. Going to make this next cheat day 🙂 Your boy’s are lucky to have such a gifted Mom. 🙂
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Awh thanks Mandi. I’m the lucky one though. ☺️
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Wow Jodi, you totally outdid yourself with this beautiful creation! It looks both gorgeous and delicious. And a very happy birthday to your son!
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Thanks KR! It’s fun to do things like this especially when requested for a birthday 🙂
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Looks very yummy, Jodi! ❤️ And what a handsome son you have! 😃
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Awh! Thanks Jill – to both compliments. Yep – 6’3 and still my baby! 🙂 ❤
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Your kids are super lucky to have you for a mom (and I know, you are super lucky to be the mom of these wonderful kids)! 🙂 ❤ I also gained 5 pounds looking at this!
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Probably kind of how you feel right T?!😍
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Yes! 💕
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Mmm . . . you just can’t go wrong with chocolate and raspberries. Nick’s a lucky guy!
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thanks Carol – and I’m a lucky Mom 🙂
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Yes ~ Nick looks like a really great guy!
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Well that’s just the best birthday “cake” ever!! Looks delicious! Looks like Nick had an amazing birthday! 😃
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Thanks Charlie! He loved it, so that’s all I need 🙂 ❤
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happy birthday to your son, what a delicious treat! gorgeous photos of your creations…son included, LOL !! birthday cheers!
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jodi, please…… can you FIX my above comment! there was meant to be a period after son. then What a delicious chocolate treat you made! as it reads now – its sounds wayyyy wrong!! Thank You. now you are laughing !
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LOL! Seriously laughing out loud! I’m leaving it just as is just because. haha! And I didn’t even read it that way in the first place! I knew what you mean sweet Debi! And either way is fine anyway! He’s kind of a cutie if I do say so myself 🙂 ❤
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JODI!!!!!!! you are SO Naughty!! I’m blushing in SHAME! cougar debi, the old coot. hanging my head…. oh dear.
those who know me, will know how I meant it, the others – well, They Just Don’t Know Me!! LOL
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LOL! all in good fun! 🙂
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smiling 🙂
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What a delightful BIRTHDAY Surprise!!..Happy Birthday To NICK🎉 !! .. My eldest Daughter’s Birthday Is today TOO “..!!…sending greetings HUGS Joanne Wighton …
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Thanks Joanne! Happy Birthday to your daughter too! YAY for BirthDAYs! 🙂
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(Smile) Yes, YAY for birthdays ‼️.. And reasons to bake ” Chocolatey Treats”!!… THANK YOU JODI !!..for sharing with us!!…🎉🎉🎉 … ( !! …
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Happy Birthday to Nick! YUM!! Love that you can prepare this decadent treat the day before. The Chocolate Granola sounds amazing, Jodi! Thank you for sharing the recipes! ♡
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Thanks Dawn – truly the granola is my favorite part – besides the red raspberries! 🙂
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That’s a great looking birthday treat. Happy Birthday, nick!!!!🎂
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and pretty great tasting too! 🙂
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Oh My Lord, this is too much temptation in one post!
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LOL! It was pretty decadent! 🙂
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Happy birthday to your son! And he is very lucky to have you supplying his birthday treats (sure beats the store-bought cake my son usually gets), but I bet he knows that already. It looks absolutely delicious. I’m printing this one out and trying it myself!
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Thank you Ann! It was such a pleasure to make. I hope you get a chance to make it and share with your family. You will all LOVE it! 🙂
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