Carrabba's Italian Grill Sogno Di Cioccolata Chocolate Dream

Indulge in pure decadence with Carrabba's Italian Grill Sogno Di Cioccolata, also known as the Chocolate Dream—a rich dessert that lives up to its name. This layered masterpiece features a fudgy cocoa brownie base topped with an airy dark chocolate mousse infused with a hint of espresso for depth. Finished with a cloud of freshly whipped cream and a drizzle of luscious chocolate sauce, each bite is a harmony of textures and flavors. Perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself, this luxurious chocolate delight is a must-try for dessert lovers. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and heavy cream, this recipe brings restaurant-quality indulgence to your home kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 125 grams all-purpose flour
• 40 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 100 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 500 milliliters heavy whipping cream
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 200 grams dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 100 milliliters store-bought chocolate sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop. Mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.

Step 3

Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 5

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface.

Step 6

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownie base to cool completely in the pan.

Step 7

While the brownie is cooling, prepare the chocolate mousse. Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring each time) and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

In a large bowl, whip 250 milliliters of heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar and instant espresso powder until soft peaks form.

Step 9

Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully incorporated. Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the cooled brownie base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 11

Before serving, whip the remaining 250 milliliters of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the mousse layer.

Step 12

Drizzle with store-bought chocolate sauce and cut the dessert into 8 equal squares. Serve chilled and enjoy your Chocolate Dream!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1649.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6555.4

Total Fat 428.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 248.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1448.5mg	0%
Sodium 1722.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 640.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.0g	0%
Total Sugars 471.3g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 381.7mg	0%
Iron 42.2mg	0%
Potassium 2620.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 38.4%