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Easy Chocolate Dessert

Indulge in This Easy Chocolate Dessert with Oreo Crust

This Easy Chocolate Dessert with Oreo Crust is a quick and delightful treat perfect for all occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 20 cookies Oreo Cookies Substitute with chocolate wafer cookies if desired.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is preferred.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Use 54% cocoa for balance of sweetness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free option.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For topping.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries For topping, optional.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Springform Pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by placing 20 Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse them until finely crushed.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until completely liquid.
  3. Combine the crushed cookies with the melted butter, mixing until evenly soaked.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a mini cheesecake pan and press firmly to form an even layer.
  5. In a small saucepan, warm 1 cup of heavy cream until just hot, then pour over 8 ounces of chopped chocolate.
  6. Whisk together until you achieve a smooth, glossy ganache.
  7. Pour the ganache over the prepared Oreo crust and spread it evenly.
  8. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 6 hours for larger servings.
  9. Once set, remove the dessert from the pan, slice, and serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure the ganache cools sufficiently before chilling to prevent a grainy texture. Customize toppings as desired.

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