No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake with Dried Cherries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup or mild-flavored (light) molasses
- 17.5-ounce package Le Petit Beurre lightly toasted butter biscuits, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup dried tart cherries
Instructions
- Line 9 x 5 x 2-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap. Stir chocolate and butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Mix in cream and golden syrup. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight. (Cake can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Uncover pan. Place platter on pan. Invert cake onto platter. Peel off plastic wrap. Cut cake into slices and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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