Ingredients and Weight:
- Dark chocolate - 500 grams
- Butter - 100 grams
- Heavy cream - 200 milliliters
- Digestive cookies or similar - 200 grams (crushed)
- Sea salt flakes - a pinch
- Miniature marshmallows or candy bars - as desired for topping
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate with the butter over low heat. Stir until completely combined.
- Remove from heat and add the heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the crushed digestive cookies and sea salt flakes, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish or individual cups/ramekins.
- Top with miniature marshmallows or candy bars as desired.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top starts to brown and the dessert is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
- Calories: Approx. 450-500 calories per serving (depending on the added toppings)
- Fat: High in fat content due to chocolate and butter content.
- Carbohydrates: From chocolate and cookies.
- Protein: From chocolate and cookies as well as any additional protein-rich toppings.
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and chocolatey dessert with a cookie crust and a soft, creamy center.
- The combination of chocolate and marshmallows or candy bars creates a unique flavor experience.
- The dish is both sweet and rich, making it a perfect ending to a meal.
User Comments:
- "This dessert was amazing! The combination of chocolate and cookies was perfect."
- "I loved the marshmallows on top; they added a nice crunchy texture."
- "The dish was quite rich, but definitely worth it after a meal."
- "I would recommend using high-quality chocolate for the best flavor."
- "Easy to make, especially if you use store-bought digestive cookies."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate while melting it, as it can burn easily.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results; this will affect the overall flavor of the dessert.
- If desired, you can add other toppings such as fresh fruit or caramel sauce for additional flavor and texture variations.