No-Bake Chocolate Walnut Slice

Ingredients

For the Base:

• 120g (4.2 oz) walnuts, chopped
• 400g (14 oz) cookies, crushed
• 120g (0.6 cup) sugar
• 2g (0.5 tsp) vanilla sugar
• 60g (0.5 cup) cocoa powder
• 250ml (1.25 cups) milk
• 150g (5.3 oz) butter

For the Top Layer:

• 20g (0.7 oz) walnuts, chopped
• 100g (3.5 oz) milk or dark chocolate, chopped
• 100ml (0.5 cup) cream (33%-35% fat content)

Directions

Prepare the Base:

1. Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-lock bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 120g of chopped walnuts to the bowl and mix.
3. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
4. Stir in the cocoa powder and mix until the mixture thickens.
5. Add butter to the mixture and stir until fully melted and combined.
6. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cookie and walnut mixture. Mix thoroughly
7. Press the mixture firmly into a baking pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing it into an even layer.

Prepare the Top Layer:

1. Sprinkle the remaining 20g of chopped walnuts evenly over the base layer.
2. Heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in the chopped chocolate until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the base layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Chill and Serve:

1. Refrigerate the slice for at least 30 minutes or until set.
2. Slice into portions and serve chilled.