Chocolate Crisp
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate crisp recipe is one of my favorite quick desserts to whip up when I'm craving something indulgent yet satisfying. What makes it so wonderful is that it comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a last minute treat. Dark chocolate chips are packed with antioxidants that actually make this feel a bit more wholesome, and the combination of oats, hazelnuts, and almonds adds wonderful texture and nutrition. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity: just mix, press into a pan, and bake. It's also incredibly budget friendly with everyday pantry staples, so you can enjoy homemade chocolate goodness without breaking the bank.
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Ingredients
- 120 gall-purpose flour(for the oat topping)
- 80 grolled oats(for the oat topping)
- 200 gbrown sugar(for the oat topping)
- 100 gcold unsalted butter(for the oat topping)
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 5 gsalt
- 2 nulleggs(beaten for the egg wash)
- 150 mlmilk(for the egg wash)
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 mlgrapeseed oil
- 100 gchopped hazelnuts
- 100 gchopped almonds
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a fork or whisk to combine.
- 3
Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Transfer the dough to a 20x20cm baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use your fingers or a spatula to shape.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on the timer.
- 8
While the crisp is baking, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- 9
Remove the crisp from the oven and pour the melted chocolate over the top.
Tip: Let it cool slightly.
- 10
Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts and almonds over the top of the chocolate.
Tip: Use as much or as little as you like.
- 11
Let the crisp cool completely before serving.
Tip: This will help the chocolate set.
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