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Chocolate and Wine Pairings

 

Celebrating All the Wine Lovers Out There – ‘cause Wine Not! 

February, the month of love…

and indulging in every type of chocolate you can get your hands on! Fun fact, this month also holds a special day for our fine wine drinkers. “National Drink Wine Day” falls on February 18, just after Valentine’s Day. And for all the adults out there, nothing pairs better than a sweet glass of Rosé and one of our finest Asher’s milk chocolate pretzels…or any piece, really. 

As everyone is racing around last minute to grab a bottle of wine and a sweet, decadent box of chocolates, we thought we’d offer some suggestions of the best pairings for both red and white. That way, there is no guessing on what pieces “might” go well with your classic Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. We have the guide to answering all your questions, along with choices from our best chocolate delights. Your loved one will be so excited when they get their hands on the bottle and box! 

Starting with our WHITE wine lovers out there:

White Chocolate Covered Pretzels – First of all, anything coated in white chocolate will b e extremely satisfying with the sweet, fruity taste of white wine. Our Asher’s White Chocolate Mini Pretzels comes in a 4 oz. Cello bag and holds the perfect amount of that salty, sweet flavor you crave so much! These pretzels are bathed in our creamy white chocolate and represent a classic treat.  

Milk Chocolate Animal Crackers – Yes, we hand dip the infamous animal crackers in a bath of the most creamy, rich milk chocolate we will always be known for. What a fun idea of pairing one of the best children’s snacks with our delightful chocolate that comes in a multitude of different container sizes for your perfect match! We sell them in a fresh pack, coffee bag, and a snack box. 

Coconut Snowballs – This treat will leave an everlasting party in your mouth. Our vanilla marshmallow and caramel are rolled up and double coated in dark and white chocolate, and topped with our crunchy coconut flakes. Having a glass of the finest white wine in one hand and one of these snowballs in the other will fulfill that sweet tooth! 

 

Transitioning into our RED wine lovers: 

Dark Chocolate Mini Grahams – One of the best staple pieces to be paired with a smooth, dry Cabernet. These mini squares come in a variety of containers, including a coffee bag and fresh pack. If you’re looking to have friends over and want a charcuterie board, this will definitely top it off! 

Mini Milk Chocolate Pretzels – This one is a no-brainer. Name a better duo than milk chocolate pretzels and a glass of wine…we’ll wait. Our salty, crunchy pretzels freshly dipped in a pool of creamy chocolate give you the perfect snack to pair with a fabulous red wine, ready to enjoy your night! 

Peanut Butter Smoothies – The best trio: peanut butter, chocolate, and wine. Every bite gets better than the last. Creamy peanut butter covered in smooth milk chocolate are bundled together in a 4 oz. Cello bag, holding a generous amount of treats that can be shared…or devoured in a second! 

Dark Chocolate Nonpareils – Last, but not least, these littles bites are just like chips, you can’t have just one. With delicious, crisp candy sprinkles dusted over dark chocolate, it is the ultimate chocolate treat. Our Dark Chocolate Nonpareils come in a 4 oz. Cello bag and a gift box. These wash down just fine with a glass of delicious red wine. 

 

In all, be sure to pick up some fresh, yummy Asher’s chocolates this month to celebrate the month of love and wine! All this talk about chocolate is making me hungry… 

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Milk Chocolate S’mores Pie Recipe

Picture this moment. You are cuddled up by the fire with a warm blanket and your favorite slippers on. You are nestled on your couch, ready to watch a chilly, winter film. But you realize you are missing something…a dessert! 

One of our staple pieces is our Jumbo Milk Chocolate S’mores. With its oozy marshmallow and caramel-flavored graham cracker, it replaces the ultimate chocolate bar. With every crunch, your heart will be filled with joy with a smile painted on your face. Keeping this in mind, we found a recipe, inspired by our delicious chocolate treat, that we know you will be obsessed with this winter season! If you love the texture of a warm, soft cookie, then you are going to love this Milk Chocolate S’mores Pie recipe. It has the greatest gooey center with a crunchy edge from baking. 

If you want to make this pie ahead of time, you can put it together and just bake it prior to your event or during dinner so it’ll be fresh and warm by the time dessert comes around.  

 

*CAUTION: DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS. MAY CAUSE YOU TO EAT THE ENTIRE PIE. PROCEED WITH CAUTION! 

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes 

Cook Time: 45 minutes 

Total Time: 1 hour 

 

Ingredients 
  • Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter (1 cup – softened) 
  • Granulated Sugar (1 cup) 
  • Eggs (2) 
  • Vanilla (2 tsp) 
  • Flour (3 cups) 
  • Graham Cracker Crumbs (2 cups) 
  • Baking Powder (2 tsp) 
  • Marshmallow Crème (1 cup) 
  • Chocolate Chips (1 cup) 
  • Chocolate Chunks (1 cup) 
  • Mini marshmallows (1 ½ cups) 
  • Optional – Asher’s Jumbo Milk Chocolate S’mores (chopped into bite-sized pieces) 

Baking Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Prepare a 9” pie
    pan with nonstick baking spray. Using a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until combined, as well as the eggs and vanilla.
     
  3. Using a large bowl,whisk the flour, graham cracker crumbs, and baking powder until combined. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet. Press about ½ the dough into the pie dish. 
  4. Spread marshmallow cream on the bottom of the dough. 
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chocolate chunks onto the marshmallow crème. Sprinkle 1 cup of mini marshmallows onto the chocolate chips. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Press the rest of the dough over the s’more pie mixture. 
  7. Sprinkle some more marshmallows and chocolate chips over the top of the dough.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before cutting. 
  9. For an extra special add-on, chop up an Asher’s Jumbo S’more into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle over the top. 
  10. Enjoy! 

 

Please feel free to use this recipe or send it to a friend to make at your next gathering. This isa party favorite, and it will get people raving about the chocolatey, soft marshmallow goodness! Also, be sure to take pictures of your results and post them on your social media. Tag us @asherschocolates for a chance to be featured on our feed.   

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