Chocolate Sausage

Source/Author: Mary V

This dessert is associated with celebrations and holidays, making it a festive treat enjoyed by both children and adults. It’s a great example of a no-bake dessert that can be easily made at home and tailored to personal tastes with different add-ins!

Ingredients:

• unsalted butter	50g (1.75 oz)
• digestive biscuits or graham crackers	150g (5.3 oz)
• dark chocolate (70% cocoa)	50g (1.75 oz)
• sweetened condensed milk	120g (4.2 oz)
• cacao powder	20g (0.7 oz)
• chopped nuts (e.g., pecan, walnats)	50g (1.75 oz) - optional
• powdered sugar for coating	optional

1. Crush the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into small pieces. You can do this by placing them in a ziplock bag and using a rolling pin, or simply by breaking them up by hand.

2. Add chopped nuts (if using)

3. Place butter, sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate and cacao powder in a heatproof bowl, heat at a low gas level, stirring continuously, until the butter and dark chocolate melt.

4. In a large bowl: mix crushed biscuits or graham crackers, nuts (if using) and chocolate mixture (mix until everything is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture).

5. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap or aluminum foil on your work surface.

6. Spoon the mixture onto the wrap/foil and shape it into a log, about 2 inches in diameter.

7. Wrap it tightly, twisting the ends to seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.