Feb 10, 2010

Fruity Chocolate Roll


The fruity chocolate roll is one of Brandon's favorite desserts. He always helps with crushing the cookies, and mixing everything together. Cass is very good at crushing the cookies too, he is also very fast ( like always, everything turns into a competition in our house). I always make triple the recipe, just because is more convenient to have the rolls in the freezer for when they want something sweet. I will list the recipe with the original quantities it makes 2 small rolls or one larger. 

Ingredients:

250 g of plain sweet biscuits crushed
1 cup of bottled fruit mince ( I used the organic one with brandy flavour)
2 cups of desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
100 g of butter (unsalted)
100 g of semisweet chocolate chips 

Icing (optional)

1 tbsp of cocoa sifted
1/4 cup of icing sugar sifted
1 tbsp of warm water
30 g unsalted butter(room temperature)
desiccated coconut to garnish

In a large mixing bowl combine the crushed biscuits, fruit mince and coconut.


Combine the chocolate,and butter in a double broiler, stir over barely simmering water until melted. Pour over the biscuit mixture.


With a wooden spoon stir until the mixture is well combined ( or you can use your clean hands).


On a sheet of plastic wrap. Scoop the mixture. Shape it in a log, and wrap it tightly. Tie the ends.

 

Place the roll(s) in the freezer for 4-6 hours or over night.



To make the icing:

Combine the sifted icing sugar and cocoa in a small bowl, add the water. Mix well. Add the softened butter and whisk until smooth.

 

Using a spatula spread the icing over the roll.


Sprinkle some coconut over the roll. Place the roll in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes for the icing to harden. 
Cut the roll into slices and....



.... Enjoy!

Those are the biscuits that I used for the roll.


23 comments:

Drick said...

no wonder it's a favorite - full of good stuff ... sounds like my kind of snack

Laura said...

Thanks Drick,
Like always, love your visits :-)

Anonymous said...

This is excellent! I love the brandy flavor and the chocolate of course!

Cooking with tien said...

Laura,
My son Austin would love this recipe. Thanks for posting this. -Tien

Laura said...

Thank you Natasha:-)

Laura said...

Hi Tien,
Yes, same goes for my sons! Thanks for the visit!

Laura said...

@ Yoga Tramp,
Hello and Happy New Year to you too. thank you for the visit!

VertAnge said...

This looks very tempting. I'm gonna save the recipe for next week. I've already gone way over my weekly chocolate intake .:)

Laura said...

Thank for the visit VertAnge,
I always indulge when it comes to chocolate, Can't help it:-)

notyet100 said...

ummm this looks so yum

Laura said...

Thank you notyet100.

Laura said...

Thank you notyet100.

Federica Simoni said...

mmmm..che goloso!!! una fetta per favore!! :))) ciao!

Hayley said...

wow...looks awesome and delectable cookies....tempting..;))

Laura said...

Thank you Federica:-)

Laura said...

Thank you Jagruti :-)

Laura said...

Thank you Mary, I will definitely do that!

Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine said...

Wow this is making my mouth water delish!

My Little Space said...

Hi Laura, this simply delicious! Thank you for sharing it. Have a wonderful day!

Rita said...

That looks so good;I am saving this recipe for my next visit from teh grandchildren; thank you!
Rita

Sokehah cheah said...

The chocolate is so inviting, love it!

Anonymous said...

Tasty! Thanks for sharing.

Sorin said...

delicious!

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