NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE BISCUIT CAKE

No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake 

Ingredients 

• Digestive Biscuits, Tea Biscuits-800g
• Nuts ,Pistachios Chopped-1 Cup (100g)

For Chocolate Syrup

• Sugar-1 Cup (200g)
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder-1/2 Cup (60g)
• Water-1 Cup (240 Ml)
• Butter-2/3 Cup (150g)
• Vanilla Extract-1 Tsp

Chocolate Ganache

• Whipping Cream - 1/2 Cup (120 G)
• Bittersweet Chocolate, Chopped-120g

Method

STEP-1

Break the biscuits (cookies) into small pieces into a large bowl.

STEP-2

Add nuts and pistachios over the biscuits. 

STEP-3

Prepare the chocolate syrup
In a medium sauce pan add sugar and cocoa powder. Stir to combine and gradually add water, while stirring to combine well. 

STEP-4

Add the butter and place over medium heat.

STEP-5

Bring to boil for about 7-8 minutes stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly for about 10-15 minutes. 

STEP-6

Pour the syrup over the biscuits and nuts and combine well using a large spatula or spoon. 

STEP-7

Transfer the mixture into a 9 inch (23 cm) non-stick round cake ware or use a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan, bottom lined with parchment paper.

STEP-8

Press well using the back of the spoon or an offset spatula. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to 1 hr before preparing the chocolate ganache. 

STEP-9

Prepare Chocolate Ganache
Place cream into a small saucepan and heat until just begins to boil.

STEP-10

Pour hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
Pour ganache over the chocolate biscuit cake and refrigerate to set for about 3-4 hours or overnight before serving. 

STEP-11

Decorate with chopped nuts if desired, cut into slices and serve.