Preparation

Today's recipe will take you back to your childhood. Who didn't use to enjoy a chocolate snack? This dish is not only delicious, but it is also easy to prepare. In fact, lots of restaurants now offer a version of this dish, so if you have not yet tried it, here is your chance.

Chocolate contains various important nutrients, including fat, carbohydrates and protein, which provide the body with the energy it needs. In addition, it provides theobromine, a substance which has a tonic effect on the body. It also has a diuretic effect and helps stimulate the circulation. What's more, chocolate provides vitamins A and B, minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper and potassium. That's not all, because the folic acid and thiamin (vitamin B1) that cocoa contains help to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol and have been called essential nutrients for helping avoid cardiovascular problems and for stimulating the body's natural defences.

Preparation:

Put the milk, the cream and the sugar to boil in a saucepan, stirring well. When the mixture starts to boil, remove it from the heat and add the egg yolk while continuing to stir it.

Add the chocolate and stir until it has melted. You can use a food processor if you wish. After this, we need to store the mixture in the fridge overnight, or for at least four hours.

Next, with the help of two spoons, we will form little oval or ball shapes (quenelles) on a serving dish with the chocolate paste. To serve, brush the chocolate shapes with a little Betis olive oil and sprinkle them with a little Maldon salt. Serve them with the sliced toasted baguette.

Note: serves 2. Preparation time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes.