Hot Chocolate Dessert

6 servings

60 minutes

Hot chocolate dessert is a true embodiment of the sophistication of Latin American cuisine. This exquisite dessert originates from a culture that values rich and vibrant flavors. The combination of bitter chocolate and butter creates a rich, velvety texture that melts in the mouth, leaving a deep cocoa flavor. Adding pieces of chocolate with nuts in each serving provides an unexpected crunch and a hint of nutty tenderness. This dessert is perfect for cozy evenings as well as festive dinners. It should be served immediately after baking to keep the hot chocolate flowing inside, creating a lava effect. The dish pairs wonderfully with berries, ice cream, or a drop of thick cream, enhancing and revealing its delightful taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 560.6
• Proteins: 6.7g
• Fats: 36.8g
• Carbohydrates: 52.9g

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate: 100 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Sugar: 80 g
• Wheat flour: 25 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Chocolate: 6 pc

Cooking steps

1. Break the dark chocolate into pieces, place them in a bowl, and add butter. Set over a water bath and stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes thick and uniform in color. Preheat the oven to 175 °C.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 100 g
   • Butter: 80 g

2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and flour until a light yellow cream without lumps forms. Add the liquid chocolate and mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 80 g
   • Wheat flour: 25 g
   • Dark chocolate: 100 g

3. Grease 6 portion baking molds with butter and distribute the chocolate dough into them. Insert a piece of chocolate with hazelnuts into each mold with the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Chocolate: 6 pieces

4. Place the molds in a hot oven and bake until done for about 12 minutes. Invert the contents of the molds onto plates and serve immediately.