Choco Pillow Bites
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
184 kcal
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Cuisine
American, Australian
Choco Pillow Bites
Description
This recipe starts with crushing choco pillows into coarse pieces, which add a crunchy, nutty flavor. Milk chocolate and salted butter are melted together and combined with the crushed pillows, then pressed into a parchment-lined tray to set. The top is decorated with leftover melted chocolate to add an extra chocolate element and appearance. Chilling the mixture for at least two hours allows it to firm up enough to be cut into neat bites.
The finished bites combine creamy, smooth chocolate with the texture of the broken pillows for contrast. The butter adds richness and a slight saltiness that balances the sweetness of the chocolate and provides a smooth mouthfeel. These treats require no oven time, making them convenient to prepare.
Proper refrigeration is crucial to achieve clean slices and maintain shape when serving. Once set, the bites can be stored chilled and served as a snack or dessert portion. Decorating with chocolate patterns adds visual appeal, but the bites can be enjoyed plain.
Ingredients
- 180 g milk chocolate
- 100 g butter salted
- 150 g Choco pillows hazelnut flavoured
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Crush choco pillows in a food processor or blender.
- Microwave chocolate and butter to melt. (30 s) Allow more time if the chocolate does not melt.
- Pour this melted chocolate into the crushed choco pillows. Save a sufficient amount of chocolate to decorate the bites later on.
- Fill the lined tray with this mixture and press down to smooth the top.
- Decorate with chocolate by creating some patterns on the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set the mixture.
- Cut the bites into the shape you like.
- Serve these yummy chocolate pillow bites as and when required!!
Notes
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours or overnight to set it properly before slicing.
- Cut the bites only after the mixture is fully set to maintain neat shapes.
- Melting chocolate and butter gently prevents burning and preserves smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12people | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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