Chocolate Nougatine Shortbread Recipe – Régal

Ingredients:

• 60g white sugar
• 85g butter, softened
• 1 egg yolk
• 140g all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 150g dark chocolate, melted
• 50g honey
• 20g butter
• 100g hazelnuts, roughly chopped and toasted

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk and mix well.
3. In another bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until well combined.
4. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
5. In a saucepan, over low heat, melt the honey, butter, and chocolate together until smooth and glossy.
6. Add in the toasted hazelnuts and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Allow the chocolate to set for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving.

Verdict:

The chocolate nougatine shortbread is a delectable dessert that combines buttery shortbread with rich dark chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts. The addition of honey in the chocolate topping adds a subtle sweetness that balances out the bitterness of the chocolate. This recipe is sure to impress any chocolate lover and is perfect for any occasion.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the chocolate nougatine shortbread as a decadent dessert after a dinner party or as a sweet treat with your morning coffee. You can also wrap them up in cellophane bags and give them as gifts to family and friends during the holiday season.