Spanish nougat and chocolate verrine : a cute presentation idea !

Name: Chocolate and spanish nougat dessert cups: an easy recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 2.5 oz biscuits (we used María biscuits); 40 g butter; 60 g heavy cream (30% fat); 60 g whole milk; 50 g soft Spanish nougat; 2.5 g powdered gelatin; 60 g heavy cream (30% fat); 60 g whole milk; 50 g white chocolate; 2.5 g powdered gelatin; 60 g heavy cream (30% fat); 60 g whole milk; 50 g dark chocolate; 2.5 g powdered gelatin; Shaved white chocolate

Chocolate and spanish nougat dessert cups: an easy recipe

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Dessert

Very Easy

1 h 55 m

902 Kcal

You’re probably familiar with the famous three-chocolate cake. At Petitchef, we’ve revisited the recipe and transformed it into pretty chocolate and Spanish nougat dessert cups—perfect for the Christmas holidays! Three of our favorite flavors—white chocolate, dark chocolate, and nougat—combine wonderfully in this creamy, sweet treat. This dessert is a hit because it’s incredibly easy to make, looks beautiful, requires no baking, and can even be prepared ahead of time. In short, it’s a dessert anyone can make, one that will look impressive on the table and make the perfect finale to your Christmas menu. Follow our step-by-step recipe so you don’t miss a thing.

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Waiting time1 h 30 m

Cook time20 min

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 1

Make the biscuit base: Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and mix. Divide the mixture among the cups, spreading it over the base.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 2

Press the mixture into the bottom of the verrine using your hands or the bottom of a glass so that the base becomes compact. Reserve in the refrigerator.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 3

Nougat layer: Pour half of the milk for this layer into a small bowl and sprinkle the powdered gelatin for this layer over it to hydrate.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cream and the remaining milk. Once hot, add the soft nougat, cut into pieces, and cook, stirring constantly, until the nougat has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 5

Add the reserved milk and gelatin mixture. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly so the milk doesn’t stick to the pan.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 6

Take the cups out of the fridge and position them at an angle. You can use a muffin tin or another glass to prop them up (see the tips section for more ideas on how to tilt them).

Divide the nougat cream among the cups. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, until the mixture is cold and set.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 7

White chocolate layer: Follow the same steps as for the nougat layer, replacing the nougat with white chocolate. In other words, hydrate the powdered gelatin in a little cold milk and set it aside. Meanwhile, heat the remaining milk and the cream in a saucepan, then melt the white chocolate in the mixture. Add the milk and gelatin mixture. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 8

Take the cups out of the fridge and tilt them in the opposite direction. Divide the white chocolate cream among the cups. Return them to the fridge to cool and set.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 9

Dark chocolate layer: Follow the same steps as for the nougat layer, but melt dark chocolate in place of the nougat.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 10

Once melted, add the hydrated gelatin to the milk and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.

Chocolate and Spanish Nougat Dessert Cups: An Easy Recipe - Preparation step 11

Pour this mixture into the cups you had in the fridge. This time, keep the cups upright. Leave them in the fridge to set again.

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Once your creams have hardened, take them out of the fridge and place chocolate shavings on top to decorate.

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And that’s it! Now you can enjoy your chocolate and nougat dessert cups!

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FAQ ❓

How can I decorate these nougat dessert cups?

You can decorate these cups however you like. We opted for white chocolate shavings, but they also look lovely topped with whipped cream, pieces of soft nougat, crushed almonds, chocolate balls, or colorful sprinkles…

Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

No problem. You can make this dessert the day before and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it. We recommend covering the cups with plastic wrap so they don’t absorb odors from the fridge. Add the decoration at the last minute.

Can I replace powdered gelatin with another setting agent?

Of course. You can replace the powdered gelatin with cuajada, gelatin sheets, or agar-agar. They don’t all set in the same way, so it’s best to adjust the quantities according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To make this recipe with cuajada, replace the powdered gelatin with 3 g of cuajada per layer (9 g total).

How do I get the layers to look like this?

To create this triangular effect, simply tilt the cups when pouring in the creams. There are several ways to do this. We used glass jars, but you can put a handful of salt on a tray and rest the cups on it at an angle, or prop them against the sides of the wells in a muffin tin.

What kind of biscuits can I use to make the base?

You can change up this dessert by using different biscuits for the base. We used classic biscuits, but you can use spiced biscuits (Lotus, Speculoos, or Napolitanas, for example), or even chocolate biscuits such as Oreos. Choose whole-grain or sugar-free biscuits if you’d like to cut down on calories.