Sweet sausage with dried fruits and rum

4 servings

40 minutes

Sweet sausage with dried fruits and rum is a refined dessert of European cuisine that embodies the harmony of textures and flavors. Its history is linked to homemade treats resulting from culinary experiments with simple ingredients. Crunchy shortbread cookies combine with a delicate chocolate-rum cream that soaks the dried fruits, giving them a rich taste and aroma. The addition of rum makes the dessert particularly deep, highlighting the sweetness of cocoa and chocolate. After cooling, the dessert acquires a dense texture and elegant appearance, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds airiness. It pairs perfectly with a cup of strong coffee or fragrant tea, creating cozy moments of enjoyment. This dessert requires no baking and is easy to prepare while remaining striking and memorable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 674.8
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 32.3g
• Carbohydrates: 75.1g

Ingredients

• Shortbread: 200 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Sugar: 110 g
• Milk: 100 ml
• Chocolate: 50 g
• Cocoa powder: 4 tbsp
• Dried fruits: 0.3 glass
• Rum: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Crush the cookies and mix with chopped dried fruits.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shortbread: 200 g
   • Dried fruits: 0.3 glass

2. Heat the milk, add butter, cocoa, and chocolate. Keep on the heat, stirring until a homogeneous mixture forms. Add rum and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 100 ml
   • Butter: 100 g
   • Cocoa powder: 4 tablespoons
   • Chocolate: 50 g
   • Rum: 1 tablespoon

3. Once the mixture cools slightly, mix with the cookies. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shortbread: 200 g

4. Lay the mass on foil or cellophane and wrap it like a sausage.

5. Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into pieces.