Chocolate Cream Slice: Rich and Creamy Delight

This chocolate cream slice is a decadent layered dessert that combines a smooth and rich chocolate cream with a velvety vanilla custard. With each bite, you’ll experience the perfect balance of silky textures and deep chocolate flavors. The layers are complemented with a light biscuit base, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Simple to prepare yet incredibly satisfying, this dessert is sure to impress both family and guests.

Why You’ll Love This:

You’ll love this chocolate cream slice for its rich, creamy texture and the way the chocolate perfectly balances the vanilla custard. The recipe is straightforward, but the result is an impressive and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for sharing. The combination of chocolate, cream, and a biscuit base makes this dessert a delightful treat for any chocolate lover.

Perfect Occasion:

This dessert is ideal for special occasions like family gatherings, dinner parties, or holiday celebrations. It’s also a great make-ahead dessert, as it gets better after chilling for several hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it as a show-stopping end to a meal or as a luxurious snack with coffee or tea.

Decoration Tips:

For an extra touch of elegance, dust the top of the chocolate cream slice with cocoa powder or garnish with chocolate shavings. You can also top with fresh berries for a pop of color or drizzle with a light chocolate glaze for added richness.

Ingredients for the Vanilla Custard:

• 2 1/2 cups milk (200 ml cup)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• A little more than 1/2 cup sugar
• 50 g butter
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 5 tablespoons cream
• 1 egg

Instructions for the Custard:

1. Prepare the Custard:
   In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg. Whisk together until smooth and free of lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Cover the custard with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool completely.
2. Add Cream:
   Once the custard has cooled, add the cream and beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Ingredients for the Chocolate Layer:

• 1 liter milk
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 heaping tablespoon butter
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 120 g dark or milk chocolate

Instructions for the Chocolate Layer:

1. Prepare the Chocolate Cream:
   In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, flour, and cornstarch until smooth and lump-free. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat, then add the butter, vanilla, and chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. This chocolate cream should be used while warm.

Assembly:

1. Prepare the Mold:
   Lightly grease a 30×10 cm mold or line it with plastic wrap to prevent sticking.
2. Layer the Custard and Biscuits:
   Start by spreading the vanilla custard between layers of biscuits (you’ll need about one packet of biscuits for this recipe). Line the bottom of the mold with a layer of biscuits, then spread a layer of custard over them. Repeat the process until all the custard is used up.
3. Add the Chocolate Cream:
   Pour the warm chocolate cream over the custard and biscuit layers. Tap the mold gently on the counter to evenly distribute the cream and remove air bubbles. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dessert cool to room temperature.
4. Chill:
   Once the dessert has cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight for the best results.
5. Serve:
   Slice and serve chilled.

Enjoy this decadent and creamy chocolate dessert!