Ingredients
The Chocolate Base:
* Milk: 4 cups (1 liter)
* Sugar: 1/2 cup
* Cocoa Powder: 1/2 cup (unsweetened)
* Cornstarch: 4 tbsp
* Flour: 2 tbsp
* Dark Chocolate: 100g (chopped or chips)
* Butter: 1 tbsp
* Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
The Layers:
* Biscuits: 2 to 3 packets of plain tea biscuits (like Maria or Petit Beurre)
* Coffee/Milk: 1 cup (optional, for lightly dipping the biscuits)
Topping:
* Cocoa Powder: For dusting
* Chocolate Chips/Shavings: For garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Pudding
* In a blender (as shown in the image) or a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and flour. Blend until completely smooth with no lumps.
* Pour the mixture into a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.
* Once the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, remove from heat.
* Stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Mix until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and the pudding is glossy.
2. Assemble the Layers
* First Layer: Pour a thin layer of the warm chocolate pudding into the bottom of a glass dish.
* Biscuit Layer: Arrange a single layer of biscuits over the pudding. (Note: If you like a softer cake, dip the biscuits very quickly in milk or coffee first).
* Repeat: Continue layering pudding and biscuits until you reach the top of the dish. End with a smooth layer of chocolate pudding.
3. Set and Decorate
* Let the dish sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
* Move it to the refrigerator and let it set for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better so the biscuits soften into a cake-like texture).
* Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate chips or shavings as seen in the photo.
Pro Tips
* Clean Slices: To get the perfect square cut shown in the picture, make sure the cake is very cold and use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
* Texture: Using a blender for the initial mix ensures the pudding is silky smooth without any flour clumps.
* Variation: You can add a layer of crushed nuts or shredded coconut between the biscuits for extra crunch.
