Salted Chocolate Parfait
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This salted chocolate parfait is my go to dessert when I want something elegant but don't have time to fuss. Dark chocolate, which is loaded with antioxidants, forms the rich base here, while layers of creamy goodness and crunchy hazelnuts create pure indulgence. What I love most is that there's zero cooking involved and it comes together in just twenty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The combination of sweet caramel and flaky sea salt hits that magical sweet and salty note that keeps you coming back for another spoonful.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 200 mlsalted caramel sauce(store-bought or homemade)
- 150 ghazelnuts
- 10 gflaky sea salt
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 20 gcocoa powder
- 2 eggeggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 400 mlmilk
- 50 gcaramel bits
- 50 gchopped hazelnuts
- 5 gfleur de sel
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
Tip: Avoid boiling the cream.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Use a whisk to avoid lumps.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time to the chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth after each addition.
Tip: Temper the eggs for a smooth chocolate.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
Tip: Don't overmix the chocolate.
- 5
Pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow dish and let cool and set.
Tip: This will help prevent melting during assembly.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix together the hazelnuts and flaky sea salt.
Tip: Toast the hazelnuts for added crunch, if desired.
- 7
To assemble the parfait, place a layer of chocolate at the bottom of a glass or parfait dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 8
Next, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the chocolate.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 9
Sprinkle a layer of hazelnuts and flaky sea salt over the caramel sauce.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 10
Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of chocolate on top.
Tip: This will create a beautiful, layered effect.
- 11
Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top.
Tip: This will add a touch of saltiness to balance the sweetness.
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