An Argentine no-bake cake that is a fixture of birthdays and family gatherings. Serve it with coffee or milk.
Chocotorta (Argentine No-Bake Chocolate Cookie Cake)
Ingredients
Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 4 ⅔ cups (450 g)chocolate tea biscuits (crisp, round)
- 1 ¼ cups (10 fl oz)cold strong coffee
- 1 ½ cups (450 g)dulce de leche
- 2 cups (450 g)cream cheese (full fat, spreadable), softened
- 1 oz (30 g)dark chocolate shavings or crushed cookies
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Instructions
- Beat the dulce de leche and cream cheese until smooth and uniform, about 2 minutes. Keep it cool.
- Put the cold coffee in a shallow dish. Dip each cookie quickly, about 1 to 2 seconds per side, so it softens but does not fall apart.
- Cover the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch (23 by 33 cm) dish with a single tight layer of dipped cookies.
- Spread one third of the cream over the cookies in an even layer.
- Repeat to make four cookie layers and three cream layers, finishing with cream.
- Top with crushed cookies or shavings. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into squares with a sharp knife just before serving.
Tips
- Dip quickly; soggy cookies make a soupy cake.
- Make it a day ahead so the cookies soften fully into cake.
- Spike the coffee with a spoonful of liqueur for an adult version.
- Good with coffee or milk.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make chocotorta (argentine no-bake chocolate cookie cake)?
Plan on 25 minutes of prep, plus 6 hours to chill. The recipe makes 12 squares.
How should I store chocotorta (argentine no-bake chocolate cookie cake)?
Refrigerate covered up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
Can I make chocotorta (argentine no-bake chocolate cookie cake) ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (12 servings): ~3156 cal · 186g fat · 324g carbs · 58g protein · 286g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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