Chocolate Sand Rose

Chocolate Sand Rose is a easy French recipe that serves 12. 118 calories per serving. Recipe by MaxiRecettes on YouTube.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 1 hr 8 min | Total: 1 hr 23 min

Cost: $4.40 total, $0.37 per serving

Ingredients

  • 100 g Milk chocolate (or dark) (break into pieces)
  • 70 g Butter (or margarine) (if using dark chocolate, increase to 100 g)
  • 100 g Cornflakes (or whole‑grain cereal petals) (whole‑grain cereals preferred)
  • 30 ml Milk (to thin the mixture, 2 tablespoons)
  • 12 pcs Paper liners (or silicone molds) (to form rounded balls)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Measure the chocolate, butter, cornflakes, milk and prepare the paper liners.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Melt the chocolate and butter

    Place the chocolate and butter in the bowl, melt in the microwave in 30‑second intervals, stirring between each, or using a water bath. Do not let it boil.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Add the milk

    Incorporate the milk into the melted mixture and stir until a smooth consistency is achieved.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Coat the cornflakes

    Pour the cornflakes into the melted chocolate and gently mix to coat them well without crushing.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Distribute into the liners

    Using a spoon, place piles of the mixture into each liner, forming small balls.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Refrigerate to set

    Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until the balls are firm.

    Time: PT1H

  7. Unmold and serve

    Carefully remove the balls from the liners and serve immediately or keep refrigerated.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
118
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains dairy, contains gluten, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: milk, gluten

Last updated: March 14, 2026

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Chocolate Sand Rose

Recipe by MaxiRecettes

A small crunchy and indulgent bite that mimics the shape of a desert sand rose, made with milk chocolate, butter, cornflakes, and a splash of milk. No oven is required, just a chill in the refrigerator for it to set. Ideal for an energy snack or a quick dessert.

EasyFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
1h 12m
Prep
3m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.40
Total cost
$0.37
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the chocolate without burning it
  • Coat the cornflakes evenly
  • Let set in the fridge for at least 1 hour

Safety Warnings

  • The melted chocolate is very hot; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Avoid any water contact with the melted chocolate, otherwise it may seize.

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