Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Mond Bars with Chocolate Ganache, a perfect fusion of buttery shortbread and rich, velvety dark chocolate topped with a sparkle of coarse sea salt. This easy-to-make dessert starts with a tender, golden shortbread crust made from scratch, baked to perfection for a buttery foundation. The star of the show is the silky chocolate ganache layer, crafted from premium dark chocolate and luscious heavy cream, delivering intense chocolate flavor in every bite. Topped with a pinch of sea salt, these elegant bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a chill in the refrigerator to set, these bars are as simple to make as they are stunning to serve. Ideal for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a sophisticated treat, Mond Bars bring bakery-style luxury straight to your kitchen.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Gradually add the flour to the bowl and mix until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth and even layer.
Prick the dough several times with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
Bake the shortbread base in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
To prepare the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Stir the chocolate and cream together gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled shortbread base, spreading it evenly with an offset spatula.
Sprinkle the coarse sea salt evenly over the ganache layer.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut them into 12 equal squares or rectangles.
Serve the Mond Bars at room temperature and enjoy!
Serving size | (785.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3828.1 |
Total Fat 256.2g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 149.3g | 0% |
Cholesterol 452.1mg | 0% |
Sodium 4364.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 346.0g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 26.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 151.0g | |
Protein 36.0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 202.8mg | 0% |
Iron 23.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 1684.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories