Lithuania

LITHUANIA: Tinginys

Here’s the recipe for the fun YouTube we shot we chef Ava (see below)!

Made a slight sliperoo in terms of country order. All we be back on track once we do Liechtenstein. Then Luxembourg, with a gorgeous recipe from our dear pal Karen.

INGREDIENTS:

1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
4 oz unsalted butter European style butter is best.
360 g tea cookies McVities plain or chocolate coated work great
2 Tbsp dried cherries chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Crumble tea biscuits into medium size chunks, and place in a bowl.

Place cocoa powder in milk, and whisk until no lumps remain. Add in salt and cinnamon.

In a saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk, and melt in the butter. Add in the cocoa powder mixture.

Allow it to cook, stirring often to combine. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.

Pour chocolate mixture over the cookies and stir to coat evenly. Mix in the dried fruit.
Line a 5″x9″ loaf plan with plastic wrap, and pour the mixture. Try to evenly distribute throughout. 

Remove from loaf pan, and try to form a cylinder. Place in the refrigerator and cool for about 3-4 hours.

Slice thinly, and serve with fruit if desired.