A no-bake chocolate log made with broken biscuits, butter, cocoa, and condensed milk, sliced into dense, fudgy rounds.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: cutting board
Garnishes: cocoa powder dusting
Accompaniments: tea or coffee
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until dissolved.
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2
Remove from heat, cool slightly, then whisk in egg and condensed milk.
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3
Fold in broken biscuit pieces until all are coated in chocolate mixture.
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4
Spoon onto plastic wrap, shape into a tight log about 6cm in diameter. Wrap tightly and twist ends.
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5
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until firm. Slice into 1cm rounds to serve.
Did You Know?
The name tinginys means "lazy one" because it requires no baking — perfect for when Lithuanian cooks want something sweet without heating the oven.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- saucepan
- mixing bowl
- plastic wrap
Garnishing
cocoa powder dusting
Accompaniments
tea or coffee
The Story Behind Tinginys
Tinginys became wildly popular during the Soviet era when ingredients were limited but ingenuity was not. This no-bake chocolate biscuit log became a fixture of Lithuanian tea tables and children's birthday parties, and its popularity endures as pure nostalgia.
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