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Creamy No-Bake Squares

Deliciously rich and easy to prepare, these creamy no-bake squares are a perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests alike.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 300 gr biscotti secchi
  • 250 ml latte
  • 125 gr burro fuso Melted butter
  • 2 cucchiai cacao in polvere Cocoa powder
Filling
  • 1200 ml latte Remaining milk
  • 3 cucchiai farina 00 All-purpose flour
  • 3 cucchiai amido di mais Cornstarch
  • 200 gr zucchero Sugar
  • 1 pezzetto burro Butter for the filling
  • 1 cucchiaino estratto di vaniglia
Topping
  • 100 gr gocce di cioccolato Chocolate chips
  • 4 cucchiai latte For melting with chocolate
  • q.b. noci tritate Chopped nuts for garnish

Method
 

Preparation of the Crust
  1. Crush the biscotti and mix with the melted butter, cocoa powder, and 250 ml of milk until combined. Press this mixture into a baking pan to form a crust.
Making the Filling
  1. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk along with flour, cornstarch, and sugar over medium heat, stirring continuously until a pudding-like consistency is achieved.
  2. Remove from heat and add the butter and vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.
  3. For a velvety texture, consider blending the mixture before pouring it over the prepared crust.
Setting and Topping
  1. Pour the creamy filling over the crust and refrigerate for one hour to set.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips with 4 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle it over the chilled dessert and return to the fridge for another hour.
Serving
  1. Slice the squares into bite-sized pieces and serve topped with chopped nuts.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can prepare these squares two days in advance. For variations, consider swapping ingredients for different flavors, such as coconut cream or mocha.