Quick No-Bake Chocolate Cookie Cake
8 servings
15 minutes
A quick no-bake chocolate cake made from cookies is a true embodiment of simplicity and sophistication. This dessert, popular in Russian cuisine, is the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy the rich taste of chocolate without unnecessary complexities. It resembles traditional chocolate treats but gains a layered flavor due to the addition of nuts and white chocolate. The creamy structure envelops cookie pieces, creating a rich and deep aroma with subtle sweet notes of honey. The cake requires no baking, making it an excellent option for quick preparation. It is ideal for cozy family tea times as well as festive events. Chilled and dusted with cocoa, it acquires additional refinement and a slight bitterness that highlights the chocolate base.
1
Cut the cookies, nuts, and white chocolate into small pieces. Set aside.
- Cookie: 200 g
- Nuts: 100 g
2
We chop or break dark chocolate into pieces.
- Dark chocolate: 400 g
3
In a small pot, we pour in cream and add butter and honey.
- Cream 30%: 250 ml
- Butter: 100 g
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
4
Place on the stove and, stirring, bring to a boil and dissolve the butter.
5
Place dark chocolate in a bowl. Pour in the hot cream mixture and stir until the chocolate is dissolved.
- Dark chocolate: 400 g
6
Add cookies, nuts, and white chocolate, and mix.
- Cookie: 200 g
- Nuts: 100 g
7
Pour the mass into a 20 cm diameter mold lined with plastic wrap or foil.
8
Place in the refrigerator to set for 3 hours. Then remove from the mold, place on a plate, and sprinkle with cocoa. Keep in the refrigerator until serving.