Try this Summer Dessert Recipe by Sneha Singhi Upadhaya

Summer is at its peak. Every food lover is looking for various chilled desserts for the taste buds. So, we are here with the best option. Sneha Singhi Upadhaya, a popular food influencer has shared an interesting recipe of Monte Carlo. This is one of the OG desserts of Kolkata that was a must at every restaurant/club/party. It's indulgent, delicious & can be frozen for up to 3 months. 

Here is the list of ingredients needed:

• 200 grams vanilla sponge (you can also use digestive biscuits - dip the biscuits in milk before lining your dish)
• 300 ml vanilla ice cream
• 300 ml chocolate ice cream
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup nougat (you can also use readymade butterscotch)
• 1/4 cup ganache

Procedure:

• Cut the sponge into thin slices. Line your bowl/mold with the sponge. Add a layer of the vanilla ice cream & smoothen it. Top it with ganache, chocolate chips & nougat. 
• Add a layer of sponge to it. Top it with chocolate ice cream followed by ganache, chocolate chips & nougat. 
• Cover it with another layer of sponge cake & press it down firmly. Freeze this for 4-5 hours or overnight.
• Take this out of the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Cut into slices, serve immediately with some more ganache & dig in.

For Nougat:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2-3 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup cashews

Process:

• Caramelize the sugar & water till it turns an amber colour.
• Turn off the flame & add in the cashews. Mix well & spread on a parchment paper.
• Let it cool & then break into small chunks.

For Ganache:

• 100 grams of dark chocolate
• 100 grams cream
• Chop the chocolate into small chunks. Add the cream & heat it for 2 minutes in a microwave in 30-second intervals.

This delicious dessert is a must-try for this summer.

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About the Influencer:

Sneha Singhi Upadhaya is a popular food influencer. She is known for her delicious delicacies. She enjoys a massive fan following on social media. Earlier, in an exclusive conversation with us, she discussed her content creation journey, her take on a number game on social media & much more.