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Chocotorta

Cultural Context

Chocotorta is a beloved dessert in Argentina, often served at birthdays and family gatherings. This no-bake cake combines chocolate cookies, cream cheese, and dulce de leche, creating a rich and creamy treat that embodies the country's love for sweet flavors. Its simplicity and deliciousness have made it a staple in many households, and variations can be found across Latin America, showcasing local twists on this classic.

ArgentinianARdessert
15 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
500 g of cream cheese (mascarpone)
400 g of caramel
40-50 "Chocolinas" cookies
200 ml of hot water
1 cup of strong coffee
150 g of milk chocolate
75 ml of whipping cream
20 g of white chocolate

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: caramel sauce

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories than dulce de leche.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers fat content while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate cookies

🥗Healthier: oatmeal cookies

💰Cheaper: store-brand cookies

Oatmeal cookies add fiber and are often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

In a bowl, mix cream cheese and caramel until smooth and creamy.

2

Dip each "Chocolinas" cookie briefly in hot water to soften them.

3

Layer the softened cookies in a rectangular dish, covering the bottom.

4

Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cookies.

5

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream cheese mixture on top.

6

Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate together with the whipping cream to create a ganache.

7

Pour the ganache over the top layer of the cake.

8

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.

9

Slice into squares before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixinglayeringchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrectangular dish

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Chocolate TorteChocotorta Argentina

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