Mendiants (Chocolate Discs with Fruits and Nuts)
Mendiants are thin chocolate discs topped with a scattering of dried fruits and nuts before the chocolate sets — a French confection traditionally made during the Christmas season. Tempered dark, milk, or white chocolate works best for a clean snap, and a full batch can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Double boiler or heat-safe bowl and saucepan
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate Preferably 70% cocoa for a rich taste
- 30 grams Whole almonds Roasted and unsalted
- 30 grams Pistachios Shelled and roasted
- 30 grams Dried apricots Finely chopped
- 30 grams Dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and gathering all ingredients for easy assembly.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or by placing a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with simmering water. Stir gently until smooth, ensuring no water touches the chocolate.
- Using a spoon, drop tablespoons of melted chocolate onto the parchment paper, forming small, round discs.
- Quickly, before the chocolate sets, adorn each disc with almonds, pistachios, a piece of chopped dried apricot, and a couple of dried cranberries. Press them gently into the chocolate.
- Allow the mendiants to cool and harden at room temperature for about 15 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
- Once set, carefully transfer the mendiants to a cooling rack or serving platter.
Notes
For a luxurious twist, consider a sprinkle of sea salt or use white chocolate for a striking visual contrast.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 214IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 5mg
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