Marquesa
Indulge in the decadent layers of Marquesa, a Venezuelan dessert that's both simple to make and irresistibly delicious. This no-bake treat features layers of softened Maria cookies and a creamy chocolate blend made with condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa, and heavy cream, creating a luscious texture and rich flavor. Perfectly balanced with the subtle crunch of the cookies, every bite melts in your mouth. Garnish it with dark chocolate shavings for an extra touch of elegance. Ready in under 30 minutes of prep time, Marquesa is ideal for entertaining, make-ahead desserts, or satisfying any chocolate lover's cravings. Refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld, and slice into squares for the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Maria cookies
- 400 grams Condensed milk
- 50 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 300 milliliters Heavy cream
- 100 grams Butter
- 250 milliliters Milk (for soaking cookies)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Dark chocolate (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed milk, heavy cream, and melted butter-cocoa mixture. Add the vanilla extract and stir until well incorporated. This will be the chocolate cream for your Marquesa.
Pour the milk into a shallow bowl. Dip each Maria cookie into the milk briefly, ensuring they are softened but not soggy.
In a rectangular or square dish (approximately 8x8 inches), begin assembling the Marquesa by spreading a thin layer of the chocolate cream on the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.
Arrange a single layer of milk-soaked Maria cookies over the chocolate cream, breaking cookies as needed to fill gaps.
Spread a layer of chocolate cream over the cookies, using a spatula to make it even. Repeat the layering process: milk-soaked cookies, then chocolate cream, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of chocolate cream on top.
If desired, grate or shave dark chocolate over the top for garnish.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.
To serve, slice the Marquesa into squares or rectangular pieces and enjoy this rich, velvety dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 276.6 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 152.3 g | 762% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 2140 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 517.4 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1650 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 3222 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
