Here is the recipe to prepare a delicious chocolate box with ladyfingers, without cooking, perfect for a simple but delicious dessert:
Ingredients:
- 200 g of dark chocolate (you can choose the percentage of cocoa to your liking)
- 200 g of ladyfingers
- 100 g of butter
- 100 ml of milk
- 50 g of icing sugar
- Bitter cocoa powder for finishing
- Savoiardi biscuits and grated chocolate to decorate (optional)
Instructions:
- Preparation of ingredients:
- Finely chop the dark chocolate or break it into small pieces.
- Cut the ladyfingers in half or thirds, depending on the desired size of the biscuit.
- Preparation of the chocolate cream:
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the milk and icing sugar, stirring continuously until you obtain a smooth cream.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate and continue stirring until it melts completely and forms a smooth, glossy cream. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assembling the top case:
- Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the chocolate mixture one at a time, covering them completely.
- Arrange the soaked ladyfingers on a sheet of baking paper or on a tray, one next to the other, forming a rectangle.
- If desired, pour the remaining chocolate cream over the ladyfingers until they are completely covered and evenly coated.
- Finish:
- Sprinkle the chocolate generously with the bitter cocoa powder, using a sieve to distribute it evenly.
- Decorate with crumbled ladyfingers or grated chocolate, if desired.
- Rest and service:
- Cover the chocolate box with cling film and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, so that it solidifies well.
- Once cooled and solidified, cut the log into slices and serve cold.
This chocolate box with ladyfingers is a rich and creamy dessert, perfect for those who love the strong taste of dark chocolate and the lightness of ladyfingers. It is ideal for special occasions or as a sweet end to a meal. Enjoy your meal!