dark chocolate
noun
: chocolate that is dark in color and contains a high percentage cocoa and cocoa butter, usually no milk, and varying amounts of sugar
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a three-pound bar of 70 percent pure dark chocolate.—
Elizabeth Eilender
Elizabeth EilenderThe tart mousse was served in a dark chocolate cup, topped with meringue, and finished with a crisp wafer.—Fran Bellamy
compare milk chocolate, white chocolate
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These are complemented by other fruits like cherry and grape, along with a healthy dollop of dusty leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Both white and dark chocolate make luscious appearances in this sweet treat.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Both white and dark chocolate make luscious appearances in this sweet treat.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for dark chocolate
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“Dark chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dark%20chocolate. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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