Swiss Chocolate Squares Icing
Transform your chocolate desserts into something truly indulgent with this luxurious Swiss Chocolate Squares Icing! Perfectly rich and irresistibly glossy, this quick 10-minute icing combines the deep flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder with creamy whole milk, velvety unsalted butter, and a touch of vanilla for a silky-smooth finish. A pinch of salt adds just the right balance to bring out the chocolate’s complexity. Whether you’re topping homemade Swiss chocolate squares or another favorite baked treat, this pourable icing spreads effortlessly for a flawless finish and sets with a luscious sheen. Easy to prepare and decadent in taste, this icing is the ultimate way to elevate your dessert game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 4 tablespoons Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until fully liquefied.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter and whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually whisk in the sifted powdered sugar, alternating with the whole milk. Add a tablespoon of milk at a time to achieve a smooth consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract and add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
Continue whisking until the icing is glossy and thick, but still pourable. If the icing is too thick, add a few drops of milk to loosen it.
Allow the icing to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes, then pour it over the cooled Swiss chocolate squares or your desired baked treat.
Spread evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon for a smooth finish. Let the icing set for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.4 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 359 mg | 8% | |
*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.
