This homemade Snickers recipe combines a crispy base, a rich chocolate ganache layer, a smooth caramel sauce, and crunchy roasted peanuts, all coated in melted chocolate. It's an indulgent treat that surpasses the classic candy bar.
Why You'll Love This: For Snickers lovers, this homemade version offers a gourmet experience with its combination of textures and flavors. It's perfect for those who enjoy a hands-on approach to their treats.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings, parties, or as a special homemade gift for friends and family. It's also a delightful treat for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients: Shortcrust Pastry:
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 100g butter
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Chocolate Ganache:
- 150g dark chocolate
- 50g milk chocolate
- 200g heavy cream
- 30g butter
- A pinch of salt
Caramel:
- 100g white sugar
- 120g heavy cream
- 80g butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Mix flour, sugar, and butter in a mixer until crumbly. Add egg yolk to form a dough. Roll to 0.5cm thickness, bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 22 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream in a microwave, pour over chocolate, add butter, and blend until smooth to make ganache. Pour over the baked pastry and freeze for an hour.
- Heat sugar in a pan until caramelized. Simultaneously, boil cream and carefully mix into caramel with butter. Pour over ganache layer, add roasted peanuts, and freeze again.
- Melt dark or milk chocolate, cut the Snickers bars into rectangles, and dip them in the melted chocolate. Chill and serve.
Enjoy this homemade Snickers bar with its rich layers of flavors and textures, a treat that's sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth!