Hello everyone,
We’re heading into the weekend, and honestly, what better way to kick it off than with a delicious dessert? This creamy chocolate dessert is soft, velvety, and rich in chocolate flavor. Or so they tell me… because I haven’t tried it. I’m over here cheering from the sidelines with my white chocolate bar, hahahahh.
You already know that I don’t actually like chocolate. Yes, I know. A food blogger who doesn’t like chocolate is shocking. (big deal) I’m a white chocolate girl through and through. If you give me a choice between a dark chocolate bar and a bowl of white chocolate chunks, I’m already halfway through the bowl before you finish the sentence.
And I know, I know “How could you resist chocolate, Sophie?” But I can. I’m actually very good at not eating foods or snacks that I don’t like. Meanwhile, I know people who eat things they don’t even enjoy. Does that make sense to you? Because it absolutely doesn’t make sense to me. They are not forced to eat them in any way, but simply because you are eating whatever you are eating at that moment. Again… does this make any sense to you?? Because it definitely doesn’t make sense to me.
This chocolate dessert is smooth, silky, and not too heavy, the kind of dessert that melts slowly on the spoon. It’s simple to make, requires no fancy equipment, and turns a handful of ingredients into something luxurious.
Serve it chilled for a firmer, velvety texture, or slightly warm for a softer, melt‑in‑your‑mouth experience. Add a sprinkle of a few chocolate shavings, topped with a few of your favorite fruits, or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
This creamy chocolate dessert is simply comforting. For those Nutella lovers out there: https://foodzesty.com/nutella-mousse-cup-dessert/
Ok, peeps, this is it for the week. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!! 🙂
Creamy Chocolate Dessert
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp corn flour Note: not corn starch, it is not the same
- ¾ cups baking chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ⅓ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp corn flour.
- Then gradually add the 2 cups milk, while whisking constantly, until you have a smooth mixture with no lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium‑low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add the chopped ¾ cups baking chocolate and whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds, until it melts and fully incorporates into the cream.
- Then add the 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract. Continue to stir.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat once it thickens.
- Pour the cream into a large bowl or into 6 small bowls and let it cool at room temperature.
- Place the small bowls in the fridge to serve chilled.
- Garnish with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. or whipped cream, or fruits.
KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂