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Easy Chocolate Dessert

Easy Chocolate Dessert You Can Make in Minutes

Enjoy this Easy Chocolate Dessert, a no-bake treat with rich flavors and simple preparation, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 20 cookies Oreo Cookies Alternatively, you can use chocolate graham crackers.
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate (54% cocoa) Chopped.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Hot but not boiling.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Consider stabilizing for better presentation.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Springform pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Crush 20 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
  2. Melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter until liquid and combine with cookie crumbs.
  3. Press mixture into a 12-section mini cheesecake pan or an 8-9 inch springform pan.
  4. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour over 8 ounces of chopped chocolate.
  5. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth to make the ganache.
  6. Pour ganache over the crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Chill covered for 6-8 hours for larger pans or 1-3 hours for mini ones.
  8. Top with whipped cream and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Avoid boiling the cream to prevent ganache separation.

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