Description
A luxurious layered dessert combining rich melted dark chocolate ganache with crunchy crushed MM cookies. This no-bake treat features alternating layers of smooth chocolate and crispy cookies, creating a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s both creamy and crunchy.
Ingredients
Chocolate Ganache
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cookie Layers
- 1 cup crushed MM cookies, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Place the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat just until it starts to simmer, then immediately pour it over the chocolate and butter mixture.
- Melt and Stir: Using a spatula, gently stir the mixture until all the chocolate has melted and the ganache is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
- First Chocolate Layer: Pour a thin, even layer of the melted chocolate onto the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish, spreading it to cover the base completely.
- First Cookie Layer: Sprinkle a generous layer of crushed MM cookies evenly over the chocolate base. Press them down lightly to ensure they stick to the ganache.
- Repeat Layers: Alternate pouring layers of the melted chocolate ganache and sprinkling crushed MM cookies, building up layers and finishing with a final cookie layer on top.
- Chill to Set: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and meld together into a firm yet creamy dessert.
- Final Touch: Remove from the fridge and sprinkle extra crushed MM cookies on top for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Serve: Using a sharp knife, slice the dessert into squares and serve chilled for a delicious combination of creamy chocolate and crunchy cookie textures.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor and smooth texture.
- Do not overheat cream; simmering is enough to melt chocolate smoothly.
- Press cookies lightly into ganache to prevent them from floating.
- Keep dessert refrigerated until serving to maintain layers and texture.
- Can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a nutty variation, add crushed nuts along with cookies in layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Layered Assembly
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dessert (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
