The puffed rice and white chocolate bites are a recipe from the book “Gâteaux sans cuisson – Ma cuisine du moment” by Maya Barakat Nuq, the featured volume of this month in the Club del 27. This book contains over 80 no-bake dessert recipes, all very easy and designed for those who crave a sweet treat without having to turn on the oven. A true ally in the kitchen for summer when you want sweetness but not the hassle of doughs, leavening, and high temperatures.
Among the many offerings in the book, I chose these bites for their simplicity and versatility. Just a few ingredients, they are prepared in no time and are perfect to accompany ice cream or to be served alone, maybe with good coffee or a cold herbal tea. I paired them with After Eight ice cream from my favorite gelateria, and I must say the combination of mint freshness and white chocolate sweetness was a delightful discovery. The contrast between the creaminess of the chocolate and the crispy lightness of the puffed rice makes these bites irresistible at first taste.
Another advantage of this recipe is it lends itself to endless variations: you can enrich them with chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or why not, a bit of orange zest for a citrus touch. Plus, it is one of those preparations perfect for making with children: just mix, create the bites, and let the fridge do the rest.
If you are looking for an easy and quick idea, with that homely touch that is always welcome, these puffed rice and white chocolate bites are just what you need.
For other recipes from the book, check out the beautiful article on the MTChallenge site.
If ice cream is your addiction too, you might like these recipes.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Bain-marie
- Cuisine: French
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 328.37 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 45.31 (g) of which sugars 29.04 (g)
- Proteins 4.82 (g)
- Fat 14.61 (g) of which saturated 8.89 (g)of which unsaturated 4.61 (g)
- Fibers 0.74 (g)
- Sodium 74.50 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Puffed Rice Bites
- 3.5 oz white chocolate
- 1.4 oz puffed rice
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp acacia honey
- 2.5 cups ice cream (mint and chocolate)
Tools
- Cookie Cutter
Preparation of Puffed Rice Bites
Place the white chocolate, water, and honey in a bowl.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave, which will take about 40-50 seconds at maximum power. Be careful as white chocolate tends to burn quickly. Once melted, carefully stir the chocolate.
Pour the melted chocolate over the puffed rice and mix carefully and quickly.
Spread the mixture onto a tray lined with parchment paper or plastic wrap and let it set.
Cut out circles with the cookie cutter, or you can simply break the puffed rice slab into pieces.
The book’s recipe suggests serving the puffed rice and white chocolate bites with fresh whipped cream and strawberries, but I thought of using these delicious bites with some wonderful mint and chocolate ice cream.
Place the ice cream in individual bowls, add some bites, and serve immediately.
