Leveraging the fluid melt profile of Callebaut 70-30-38 Dark Chocolate, this cookie releases rich flavours in staggered layers. Finished with vanilla ice cream and soft caramel, it delivers a controlled sequence of temperature and texture contrasts that amplify indulgence. 
Level:
Medium
Makes:
3 cookie pizzas
Shelf life:
Best served fresh (same day). Cookie base: 2 days.
Conservation:
Cookie at room temperature. Ice cream frozen at -18°C. Assemble to order.

The Cookie Dough

Ingredients: The Cookie Dough

  • 1.6 lb
    Butter
  • 0.4 oz
    Salt
  • 15.4 gr
    Vanilla bean, scraped
  • 2.2 lb
    Dark brown sugar
  • 11.7 oz
    Eggs
  • 2.0 lb
    All-purpose flour

Preparation: The Cookie Dough

1. Cream the butter, dark brown sugar, salt, and scraped vanilla bean until smooth. 

2. Gradually add the eggs, mixing well. 

3. Fold in the sifted all-purpose flour, followed by the 70-30-38 chocolate. 

4. Portion the dough into 350g balls. 

5. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature, then bake at 150°C for 15-20 minutes, keeping the dough in a ball shape to maintain a soft centre. 

Lody waniliowe

Ingredients: Lody waniliowe

  • 2.9 lb
    Whole milk
  • 1.8 oz
    Egg yolks
  • 5.3 oz
    Cream
  • 4.2 oz
    Dextrose
  • 2.5 oz
    Milk powder
  • 0.7 oz
    Milk protein
  • 8.4 oz
    Sugar
  • 0.2 oz
    Stabilizer blend
  • 0.1 oz
    Vanilla bean, scraped
  • 1.8 oz
    Brown butter

Preparation: Lody waniliowe

1. Wymieszaj mleko i śmietankę w rondlu na średnim ogniu.

2. Gdy mieszanka osiągnie 40°C, wtrzep żółtka, a następnie stopniowo dodawaj pozostałe suche składniki, cały czas mieszając, aby zapobiec powstawaniu grudek.

3. Kontynuuj podgrzewanie do 85°C, ciągle mieszając, aż baza zgęstnieje.

4. Zdejmij z ognia i dodaj wydrążone ziarenka wanilii oraz brązowe masło.

5. Dokładnie zmiksuj blenderem ręcznym do uzyskania gładkiej konsystencji.

6. Szybko ostudź bazę, a następnie wstaw do lodówki i odstaw na 6-12 godzin.

7. Przed ubijaniem ponownie zmiksuj bazę blenderem ręcznym do uzyskania gładkiej konsystencji.

8. Ubijaj bazę w maszynie do lodów zgodnie z instrukcją producenta.

The Salted Caramel

Ingredients: The Salted Caramel

  • 9.7 oz
    Whipping cream
  • 2.6 oz
    Glucose
  • 2.2 oz
    Butter
  • 0.2 oz
    Fleur de sel

Preparation: The Salted Caramel

1. Combine the whipping cream, glucose #1, butter and salt in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat to a gentle simmer, keeping it hot without boiling. 

Ingredients: The Salted Caramel

Preparation: The Salted Caramel

2. In a separate pan, cook the glucose #2 and sugar to create a caramel. 

3. Turn off the heat. Slowly add the warmed dairy to the caramel in small increments, whisking continuously. 

4. Return to medium-high heat and cook the caramel to 105°C. 

5. Pour the caramel over the chocolate and emulsify with a hand blender until smooth and glossy. 

6. Cool slightly or pour the hot caramel directly into a piping bag and seal as desired. 

7. Cool the bag on a room temperature table until it reaches 30°C.

The Assembly & Final Plating

1. Portion the cookie dough into 350 g balls and bring to room temperature. 

2. Place the dough into cast iron skillets and bake at 160°C for 20-23 minutes. 

3. Remove from the oven and immediately top the hot cookie with cubes of the salted caramel. 

4. Scoop a generous portion of vanilla bean ice cream onto the centre of the cookie. 

5. Garnish with grated Callebaut 823 and 811 chocolate. 

6. Finish by drizzling salted caramel on top.