CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD SLICE

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Essentially rows of buttery shortbread encased in a rich chocolate ganache, we suggest having a slice of this dessert by the fire with a strong cup of coffee.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     Dessert     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Cookies     Chocolate     Dark Chocolate     Quick & Easy     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     No-Cook

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup (80ml) single (pouring/light) cream
400g dark chocolate, chopped
100g unsalted butter, chopped
175g store-bought plain shortbread biscuits/cookies
Cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Line an 8cm x 20cm loaf tin with non-stick baking paper. Place the cream, chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat and stir until melted and smooth. Pour one-third of the chocolate mixture into the tin. Arrange half the shortbread in the tin. Pour half the remaining chocolate mixture over the shortbread. Repeat with the remaining shortbread and chocolate and smooth the top. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Remove the slice from the tin and dust with cocoa. Slice, using a hot knife, to serve.

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