500 dipping recipes

Spirited chocolate truffles blend milk and dark chocolate ganache with your choice of liqueur (raspberry, almond, peppermint, or orange), then dip in melted chocolate and dust with cocoa.

Classic Belgian-style truffles with cognac-spiked dark chocolate ganache centers, double-dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in cocoa powder. A fine-dining-grade petit four for celebrations.

Brandied chocolate truffles made with bittersweet ganache, Cognac, and a hand-dipped chocolate shell. A classic French confection that holds beautifully in the fridge for up to a week.

Fresh no-cook mango spring rolls wrapped in rice paper with vermicelli, basil, mint, bean sprouts, and shredded carrots. Light, vibrant Thai-inspired rolls with spicy vinaigrette for dipping.

Lemon baked sole fillets dipped in butter and lemon juice, dredged in seasoned flour, and baked until golden. A low-fat, diabetic-friendly fish dinner ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

These cookies are buttery and delicious. By dipping them into melted chocolate gives them another chocolaty layer that make these cookies taste even better. Great treats at your Christmas party.

Isobe zukuri sashimi rolls with fresh fish wrapped in toasted nori seaweed, sliced into bite-sized pieces. A simple Japanese appetizer with dipping sauce.

Sugar cookies with a half-shortening half-butter base for crisp edges and tender centers. Pressed flat with a sugar-dipped glass, baked 8 minutes, ready to ice and decorate.

Black beans and black-eyed peas tossed with jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and fresh cilantro in zesty Italian dressing. No cooking required. The ultimate game day dip for a crowd.

Harvest apricot preserves cook a big batch of ripe apricots with sugar and lemon juice to setting point, then jar and seal with rum-dipped cellophane tops. An old-world summer preserve.

Tripe spicy batter: precooked tripe dipped in a zesty white-wine batter spiked with garlic, chili, and Greek gyros seasoning, then fried crisp and golden. Crunchy fritters to dunk in tartar sauce or mayo.

Chocolate Scotch truffles wrap toasted hazelnuts in a whiskey-spiked dark chocolate ganache, then double-dip them in melted chocolate and roll in cocoa powder. A grown-up holiday confection with three textures in every bite.

Fresh strawberries dipped in melted chocolate bark for a classic romantic treat. Includes a bonus technique for making a drizzled chocolate basket to serve them in. Two ingredients, ten minutes of prep, endlessly impressive.

Mayan truffles roll dark chocolate ganache spiked with Kahlua and instant coffee into rich cocoa-dusted bites. The coffee deepens the chocolate, the liqueur warms it, and the double dip in melted chocolate gives each truffle a snap.

Creamy stovetop white fudge made with marshmallows, white chocolate, and vanilla. Cut into squares, roll into logs, or dip in chocolate for a sweet homemade candy gift everyone will love.

Hand-dipped chocolate truffles made with heavy cream, butter, and orange liqueur, coated in dark chocolate. A luxurious homemade candy that rivals any chocolatier.