Chocolate Concrete & Mint Custard Recipe
Description
The combination of chocolate concrete and mint custard is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. It’s a decadent dessert that will be sure to please even the most discerning of palates. This recipe is easy to make but looks impressive. It’s a great way to end a meal as it’s something different and unique. Plus, it’s a great way to show off your baking skills.
The chocolate concrete is a crunchy bottom layer and the mint custard is a velvety top layer. The two are combined in the middle for a great contrast in textures and flavors. The chocolate concrete is made with chocolate chips, butter, and a variety of spices. The mint custard is a combination of sugar, eggs, and heavy cream.
This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover chocolate chips or mint leaves you may have. The chocolate concrete is also a great way to use up any stale cookies or crackers you may have lying around. It’s a great way to repurpose things you may have otherwise thrown out.
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Concrete:
- 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup of crushed cookies or crackers (optional)
- For the Mint Custard:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
To make the chocolate concrete, melt the chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave. Once melted, add the spices and stir until combined. Then add the chopped walnuts and crushed cookies or crackers and mix until combined. Spread the mixture into a greased 9-inch square pan and refrigerate until set.
To make the mint custard, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add the heavy cream and vanilla and beat until combined. Finally, fold in the chopped mint leaves. Pour the custard over the chocolate concrete and spread evenly. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until custard is set. Let cool before serving.
Equipment
- Double boiler
- 9-inch square pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled depending on the size of your pan. If doubling or tripling, you may need to increase the baking time slightly.
You can also substitute the fresh mint leaves with 1 teaspoon of mint extract.
Nutrition
This recipe is a bit high in calories, but it’s worth every bite. Each serving contains approximately 515 calories, 33 grams of fat, 32 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein.
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