Do you have Valentine’s Day plans yet? I told my husband that I want takeout sushi and a bottle of wine. And probably a Revenge marathon.
If you’re having dinner at home with your sweetheart, I’ve got the perfect dessert. I made an amazing brownie pudding last year for Valentine’s Day and I won’t lie, I kind of want to make it again this year. It’s that good. But I decided to try something different.
These Chocolate Shortbread Cakes aren’t technically cakes since there’s no baking. Nope, none at all! It’s basically chocolate with cookies inside, covered with more chocolate. I always say I’m not a huge chocolate fan but every once in a while a super rich chocolate dessert is just what I need.
- 2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped shortbread cookies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/14 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Line each compartment of a 6-mold jumbo-size muffin pan with plastic wrap.
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In a double boiler, melt milk chocolate chips, butter, and honey together over simmering water. Stir occasionally until completely smooth. Whisk in heavy cream.
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Remove from heat and stir in cookies. Pour about 3/4 cup into eat prepared muffin cup. Chill at least 2 hours or until set.
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Remove cakes from pan onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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To make the ganache, place semisweet chocolate chips in a mixing bowl.
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Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat just until it begins to bubble. Pour over the semisweet chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Stir in honey and salt. Let stand 10 minutes or until it reaches spreading consistency.
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Slowly pour over the cake, spreading to edges and sides. Chill 1 hour, or until the ganache is set. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.
This post linked up to The Party Bunch, Two Cup Tuesday, and Show Me Saturday.
oooo I don’t care that this is called Cake and isn’t a cake. It’s looks sooo good!
Thanks for this recipe!
When I was in Sydney, Australia I bought something similar at a Farmers’ Market.
It was amazing-rich and decadent. I ate it along with a cup of tea/coffee.
I am so excited to make this-Thanks again!
If you’re getting takeout sushi and a bottle of wine, I love sushi with a slightly sweet Riesling or a dry one. And you can never go wrong with sparkling wine. For Valentine’s Day, I especially like a sparkling rosé. Well, I like it year-round. Not only is it pretty in the glass but very food friendly as well. Then I’d have a little Port or Madeira with your cake.
Oh my goodness!!! This looks so good, and a little bit would go a long way!
I’m not really that into chocolate, but this is something that I will have to try, and my hubs will LOVE it, he is all about the chocolate
Sometimes I can’t decide between cookies, cake or chocolate! This is the perfect dessert for those days!
These looks so rich and delicious. Definitely perfect for Valentine’s Day.
This looks to die for. Chocolate is always a downfall treat. Pinning.