Arequipe and the Marquise of Chocolate

This chocolate marquise combines layers of milk-soaked Maria biscuits with rich chocolate pudding and creamy Arequipe for an elegant no-bake dessert.

Ingredients

Biscuit Base

• 40 Maria biscuits
• 2 cups milk

Chocolate Pudding

• 1 liter milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 300 grams dark chocolate, in pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 125 grams sugar
• Vanilla, as desired
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Caramel Topping

• 200 grams Arequipe

Instructions

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla. When the mixture is hot, add the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
2. Separately, melt the chocolate with the butter in a double boiler. When melted, add the milk mixture and continue stirring. Dissolve the cornstarch in a little milk, add it to the mixture, and stir until it thickens. Reduce the heat and set aside.
3. To make the chocolate marquise base, soak the biscuits in milk and arrange them in a layer on the bottom of a glass dish. Pour the pudding over the biscuit layer.
4. Cover the sides of the dish as well, then arrange the dessert as desired. Refrigerate until firm.

Tips

Decorate the biscuits as desired. You can also alternate the layers with chopped, toasted almonds or chocolate chips.