Description
A decadent dessert combining rich dark chocolate, a hint of chili heat, and a crunchy salted pretzel crust.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups crushed salted pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter and press firmly into a tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and sugar until just simmering. Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and sea salt. Pour chocolate mixture over the pretzel crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.