Chocolate balsamic vinegar is a versatile and rich ingredient that can elevate both sweet and savory dishes with its unique blend of tangy and sweet flavors. Whether you're drizzling it over fresh fruit, enhancing a dessert, or adding depth to a savory marinade, this gourmet vinegar offers endless culinary possibilities.

In this guide, we'll explore creative ways to incorporate chocolate balsamic vinegar into your cooking, bringing a touch of elegance and bold flavor to your meals.

How to Use Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar with Fruit

• Try it with our Blood Orange Olive Oil as a vinaigrette…a quick salad of arugula, orange segments, thinly sliced Vidalia or red onion and ribbons of prosciutto….and you will have a delicious salad. Add some dried cocoa nibs for added crunch!
  
  
• Delicious on fruits. Strawberries and bananas are the most obvious, but also as a glaze when grilling fruits. This especially works well with peaches, pears and pineapple. Wonderful over aged cheeses and on salads using feta , goat, or blue cheese.

Go Ahead and Use Chocolate Flavored Vinegar in Savory dishes!

• A secret ingredient in Baked Beans, Chili, Moles, Marinara Sauce and more!
• As a simple sauce or glaze for meats. Steaks, chicken and pork work well. You can make a simple rub of espresso powder, chili powder, cocoa, salt, and pepper to compliment the vinegar.

Mix with Chipotle Olive Oil for an amazing glaze on ribs, steaks or pork loin.

Oh so Yummy Desserts and Appetizers

• When making Tiramisu...add it to the espresso when dipping the ladyfingers. A new twist on an old classic!
• Makes a great topping for baked goods such as fruit filled pastries, cheesecake, brownies and blondies….also on ice cream. Try a Brownie Chocolate Balsamic Sundae with Strawberry Shortcake.
• Add drizzle of Balsamic, a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut and some sliced toasted almonds on Greek yogurt and you have a healthy treat that tastes like dessert!
  
  
• A quick Dessert Crostini…slice a baguette and drizzle with French Roasted Walnut Oil…bake until golden. Spread with a soft blue cheese, add sliced strawberries and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar! Add it to heavy cream and whip to make a wonderful topping for desserts or cupcakes!
  
  
• Add it to your martinis to make an elegant cocktail or add to a glass of sparkling water…Coconut LaCroix works great!