Choco Pinwheels – tempting yet easily made dessert

Choco pinwheel is a dessert that grabs the attention of kids as well as elders , not only by its looks but also by the name itself. Desserts itself are mouth watering and when it comes to something like Choco pinwheel , which is not only yummy but at the same time prepared with few ingredients within hours.

A delicacy that pleases your desire and helps the moms to get rid of from the long procedure of preparing stuffs is what that makes this recipe a super hit. The best advantage of Choco pinwheels is that , it is prepared without the use of a stove , which indeed help the kids to prepare it by themselves and enjoy the pleasure of treating their friends with their own cooked dessert.

Since it is prepared from the normal ingredients like Marie biscuits and coconut powder , it has no risk related to health. Cocoa power benefits the brain and act as an add-on in memory retention.

Preparation Time:
30 minutes

Resting Time:
30-45 minutes

Choco Pinwheels Ingredients:

For Outer Layer :

• Marie Biscuits – 25 ( 1 1/2 cups)
• Cocoa Powder – 2 tbsp
• Powdered Sugar – 2 tbsp
• Milk – 1/4 cup (as needed)

For Filling:

• Desiccated Coconut / Sweetened Coconut Flakes – 1/2 cup
• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Powdered Sugar – 1 tbsp
• Vanilla Essence – 1 tsp

Method:

1. Blend the Marie/Tea biscuits in a blender and remove the unblended biscuits from the powder.
2. Add cocoa powder and milk to the powdered biscuits and stir it into a smooth dough with the same consistency of a daily Roti dough.
3. For preparing the filling, mix the coconut powder, sugar, elaichi powder , vanilla essence and the melted butter in a mixing bowl and stir it properly to make a sticky mixture.
4. Add or decrease the sugar according to your preferences.
5. Take a small ball out of the dough n roll it into the shape of a roti with help of a rolling board.
6. Apply the previously made coconut mixture smoothly and spread it evenly all over the roti.
7. Roll the two-layered roti to form a cylinder shape.
8. Undertake the same procedure for the remaining dough.
9. For setting the rolls, refrigerate the it for about 30-45 minutes;
10. After de-refrigerating the rolls cut it width wise so that the pinwheels can be seen clearly.
11. Garnish the choco pinwheels with desiccated coconut.

Variation :

1. You can also take orange Marie biscuits to give it an orange flavor.

2. White / Dark chocolate sauce can also be used in garnishing the pinwheels.

An appealing , fascinating and delectable dessert to turn one’s head gets ready within no time and conveniently.

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