Chocotorta - Decadent Chocolate Cake from Argentina

Ingredients

• 400g (14 oz) chocolate cookies 400g (14 oz) chocolate cookies
• 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 500g (18 oz) cream cheese, softened 500g (18 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (300g) dulce de leche 1 cup (300g) dulce de leche
• Cocoa powder, for dusting Cocoa powder, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 15g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 52g, 35g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a shallow dish, pour the cooled coffee.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. 3.
   Dip each chocolate cookie into the coffee, ensuring it is fully soaked but not overly saturated.
4. 4.
   Place a layer of soaked cookies in the bottom of a rectangular dish, covering the entire surface.
5. 5.
   Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cookies.
6. 6.
   Drizzle dulce de leche over the cream cheese layer.
7. 7.
   Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream cheese on top.
8. 8.
   Dust the top with cocoa powder.
9. 9.
   Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. 10.
    Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chocolate cookies — Opt for high-quality dark chocolate cookies to intensify the chocolate flavor of the Chocotorta.
• Dulce de leche — If you can't find dulce de leche, you can make your own by simmering a can of sweetened condensed milk for a few hours until it thickens and caramelizes.

Tips & Tricks

• For a more intense coffee flavor, add a tablespoon of coffee liqueur to the coffee used for soaking the cookies.
• Decorate the top of the Chocotorta with chocolate shavings or grated chocolate for an elegant touch.
• Serve the Chocotorta with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
• If you prefer a sweeter Chocotorta, you can sprinkle some powdered sugar between the layers of cookies.

Serving advice

Slice the Chocotorta into rectangular pieces and serve chilled. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of cold milk.

Presentation advice

When serving the Chocotorta, ensure that the layers of cookies and cream cheese filling are visible from the sides. Dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with a drizzle of dulce de leche or chocolate shavings for an enticing presentation.