Chocolate Hedgehog

 Ingredients: For hedgehog: 250g crushed dark chocolate 250g crushed milk chocolate 300ml liquid cream 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar 4 tablespoons of rum 400g plain biscuits 60g bitter cocoa For decoration: 160g pine nuts (to create the spikes) 1 box of smarties (for decorating the eyes) 40g melted milk chocolate (for decorating the snout)

To create a captivating and delicious dessert, we start by preparing the base of our recipe, which will give rise to a sweet and playful hedgehog. The first step is to grind the biscuits. Use a blender or a food processor, being careful to achieve a fine texture, but not so fine that it turns to powder. The ground biscuits will form the delicious base of our composition.

As you work on the biscuits, take a saucepan and place it over medium heat. Add the liquid cream and sugar, stirring occasionally to help the sugar dissolve completely. When the mixture starts to boil, turn off the heat. Add the two types of chocolate, chopped into small pieces, and stir vigorously until the chocolate melts completely, and the composition becomes homogeneous and creamy. This will add an intense flavor and rich texture to your dessert.

Next, incorporate the ground biscuits into the chocolate and cream mixture, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon. Add the rum, which will provide a hint of flavor and envelop the dessert in a nostalgic note. Once all the ingredients are well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step is essential as it will help the composition to firm up.

Once the mixture has cooled and set, take it out of the refrigerator and get ready to unleash your creativity. Using your hands, take portions of the mixture and shape them into a hedgehog form. Start by giving them an elongated shape, then rounded, to mimic the body of the hedgehog. Dust cocoa over the entire surface of the body, giving it a rustic and appealing look.

To add details, melt a little chocolate and use it to cover the hedgehog's snout. Then, place pine nuts all over the body, forming the characteristic spines of the hedgehog. Use colorful candies to create the eyes, choosing a vibrant shade like blue, and for the nose, opt for an orange or red candy. These details will transform your dessert into a true work of art.

After you finish decorating, place the hedgehog in the refrigerator for another 3 hours to set completely and maintain its shape. In the end, you will have a dessert that is not only tasty but also visually impressive, perfect for delighting the eyes and taste buds of your loved ones. Enjoy it with pleasure!

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