Pretzel & Potato Chip Shortbread Cookie with Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache

Info

  • Course:

    Dessert

  • Prep Time:

    45 Minutes

  • Total Time:

    Under 1 Hour

  • Skill Level:

    Moderate

  • Cost:

    Inexpensive

Top Chef, Season 8, Episode 10, Quickfire Challenge, Winner

Ingredients

Cookies:
  • 2 bags potato chips
  • 2 bags pretzels
  • 3 ounces flour
  • 2 pounds butter, melted
  • 10 ounces sugar
Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 pound chocolate, chopped
  • 10 ounces sugar
  • 2 quarts cream

Directions

Cookies:

1. In a food processor, crush potato chips and pretzels.

2. In a mixing bowl, add chips and pretzels with flour, butter, and sugar.

3. In a sheet tray, add the mixture and bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Chocolate Ganache:

1. Add sugar to pot and caramelize. Add cream and bring to a boil.

2. Whisk in chocolate.

Assembly:

1. Cool potato chip and pretzel mixture than brush with ganache. Cut out with ring mold

© 2012 Dale Talde