Chocolate Matzoh Cake/Squares

I have a distinct memory from childhood – when relatives from the US came to Montreal at Passover (Pesach), they brought chocolate covered matzoh – which was indescribably divine. I mentioned this to my cousin Rivka, who mentioned it to her friend Nechama – and while they couldn’t find what I remembered from so many years back, Nechama made me chocolate matzoh cake/squares.  I have not tried making this myself, but here is the recipe….and it is heavenly. (Incidentally, I found chocolate covered matzoh at the airport as I was leaving, and it is as good -- or better -- than my memory.)

 6-8 Matzohs

1/3 cup of milk

1 cup heavy cream

350 grams chocolate (preferably dark)

50 grams  (1/2 stick) sweet butter

• Dip each matzoh in milk to soften slightly.
• On a low fire, in a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate together with the cream.
• Add the butter, so it melts into the chocolate mix 
• On a flat plate, lay down the first piece of matzoh.
• Spread it with the chocolate mixture.
• Then lay down the second piece of matzoh and repeat until all the pieces of matzoh are stacked and coated with chocolate. 
• Cover the top with saran wrap or waxed paper and weight it down by putting a few heavy books (or a heavy pot) on top for a few (2-3) hours.
• Transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
• Then cut with a sharp knife into small rectangles.