Swedish Chocolate Dessert (Daim)
6 servings
90 minutes
Swedish chocolate dessert Daim is a true delight for sweet lovers. Its history begins in Sweden, where it became popular due to the unique combination of crunchy almonds, caramel, and creamy milk chocolate. The taste of Daim is a harmony of rich caramel sweetness, light nutty notes, and creamy chocolate texture. This dessert is perfect for cozy family tea times, holidays, and simply to treat yourself to something special. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for those with little culinary experience. As it cools down, it acquires its signature crunchy structure, while the layer of melted chocolate adds special richness. Daim can be served with coffee or used as a base for other desserts like ice cream or pastries.
1
In a deep saucepan, mix all ingredients except for the chocolate and nuts.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Cocoa powder: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
2
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Pour the resulting mixture into a mold lined with wax paper and let it set. Sprinkle with nuts.
- Chopped almonds: 50 g
3
Melt the chocolate and pour it over the surface of the set cake. Let it cool completely (you can put it in the fridge), remove from the mold, and cut.
- Milk chocolate: 100 g
