Valentine’s Day: Healthier Chocolate Treats

This Valentine’s Day, we’re leaning into chocolate but doing it the Modern Stone Age way. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make chocolate treats that feel truly indulgent while using better ingredients, thoughtful techniques, and a more nourishing approach.

Chocolate has a long and fascinating history as a revered food, not just a sugary indulgence. In this class, we’ll begin by grounding ourselves in that tradition - covering the basics of how chocolate is made, how to source high-quality chocolate, and how to work with it properly in your own kitchen.

From there, you’ll get hands-on as we transform chocolate into healthier versions of timeless favorites. Throughout the class, we’ll focus on techniques you can return to again and again, not just one-off recipes.

During the class, you’ll learn:

• The fundamentals of chocolate: where it comes from, how it’s made, and what to look for when sourcing high-quality chocolate

• How to properly temper chocolate for shine, snap, and stability

• How to transform chocolate into more nourishing, thoughtfully sweetened desserts

Together, we’ll make a trio of classic chocolate treats:

• Chocolate Ganache - rich, smooth, and versatile, using simple, intentional ingredients

• Chocolate Mousse - light yet deeply satisfying, made without shortcuts or artificial additions

• Hot Chocolate Bombs - a fun, giftable treat that brings together technique, creativity, and comfort

Whether you’re joining with a partner, a friend, or treating yourself to a little solo sweetness, this class is about slowing down, learning something new, and creating something meaningful to share. You’ll leave with the recipes, techniques, and confidence to make healthier chocolate treats at home - perfect for Valentine’s Day and well beyond. Plus some of each item to enjoy on Valentine’s Day!

At Modern Stone Age, dessert isn’t about restriction - it’s about understanding ingredients and techniques so indulgence can still nourish.

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