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Smooth Stone Recipe

A beloved no-bake dessert that delivers creamy, velvety chocolate perfection with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Cocoa powder for dusting optional
  • Fresh berries or whipped cream for serving optional

Equipment

  • Double boiler or heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8 small serving glasses or ramekins
  • Refrigerator
  • Microplane zester (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Chop dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces.
  2. Set up a double boiler with a pot of simmering water and place a heatproof bowl on top.
  3. Add chopped chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally until melted, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a separate saucepan, heat heavy cream and whole milk over medium until it begins to steam.
  5. Once chocolate is melted, cool it for 30 seconds, then slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the chocolate, whisking constantly.
  6. Add butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the chocolate mixture; whisk until completely combined and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour the smooth chocolate mixture evenly into serving glasses or ramekins.
  8. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  9. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with cocoa powder, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Notes

This dessert can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.