Decadent Chocolate Pecan Delights
Components:
Regarding the Base of Chocolate:
- One cup of chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- half a cup of butter without salt
- 1 cup of sugar, granulated
- Two big eggs
- One tsp vanilla essence
- One cup of flour for all purposes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- One cup finely chopped pecans, toasted if preferred
Regarding the Topping:
- Half a cup of chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- Half a cup of heavy cream
- Chopped pecans, half a cup (for garnish)
Guidelines:
1. Turn on the oven:
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it.
2. Prepare the Base of Chocolate:
Melt Butter and Chocolate Chips: In a skillet over low heat, combine the butter and chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Take it off the fire and let it to cool a little.
Mixing the ingredients: Put the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture in a big mixing basin. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
Stir in the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and chopped pecans) and stir just until incorporated.
3. Cook:
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into the baking dish that has been preheated and level it out. If a toothpick is put in the center, it should come out with a few wet crumbs after baking for around 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool within the pan.
4. Get the topping ready:
- To prepare the ganache, place the heavy cream in a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer. After turning off the heat, add the chocolate chips. Stir till smooth after letting it sit for a minute.
Spread Ganache: Evenly pour and spread the ganache over the chilled chocolate base.
5. Accentuation:
- Top the ganache with the chopped pecans while it’s still warm. To stick, gently press them into the ganache.
6. Refrigerate and Present:
- Refrigerate the chocolate pecan delights for a minimum of one hour. Cut into squares once set, then dig in!
These sweets are decadent, rich, and ideal for any chocolate enthusiast!