Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (50g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (35g) finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup (100ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25g) dark chocolate shavings
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and stir until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled crust.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and dark chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g (9g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g (2g fiber, 20g sugar)
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent
- Perfect combination of textures
- Easy to make
User Comments:
- "This was the perfect dessert to end a special meal."
- "I love the combination of chocolate and walnuts."
- "This is a great recipe for a potluck or dinner party."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use parchment paper to line the pan, as the chocolate mixture can be difficult to remove from the pan without it.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute with milk. However, the consistency of the chocolate layer will be slightly thinner.
- You can add your favorite toppings to this dish, such as sliced strawberries, whipped cream, or sprinkles.
