Desserts
Chocolate Panini
Makes 2 panini
Chocolate Panini
Makes 2 panini
Ingredients
- 4 slices crusty country Italian loaf (each about 8 x 4 x ½-inch)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped finely (⅛-inch pieces)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ground Cinnamon for dusting
Preparation
- Preheat the Cuisinart™ Griddler in the closed position to 350°F.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with melted butter. Place 2 slices of bread on work surface, buttered side down. Top each one evenly with chopped chocolate. Place remaining bread on top of the chocolate buttered side up.
- Carefully place each panini on the bottom griddle plate of the Cuisinart™ Griddler. Close Griddler and apply medium pressure to the handle for 20 - 30 seconds. Cook the panini for 5 minutes - until the chocolate is melted and the bread is toasted golden brown and crispy.
- Remove, cut into quarters and dust lightly with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
