Chocolate Almond Clusters

Chocolate Almond Clusters

Roasted almonds coated in smooth dark chocolate, finished with flaky sea salt, and chilled into crisp bite-sized clusters.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C and line the baking_sheet with parchment_paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

  2. Step 2

    Spread the almonds on the prepared baking_sheet and roast until fragrant and lightly browned.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 160.0 gr Almond

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

  3. Step 3

    Let the roasted almonds cool completely on the baking_sheet.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

  4. Step 4

    Place the dark chocolate in the mixing_bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until nearly melted; stir until completely smooth.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Dark Chocolate

    Cookware: Microwave, mixing bowl, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Fold the cooled roasted almonds into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Spoon the mixture into 12 separate mounds on the lined baking_sheet, then sprinkle them evenly with the sea salt.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Sea Salt

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Refrigerate the clusters until the chocolate is firm, then lift them from the parchment.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, refrigerator

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Use clean, completely dry utensils. Store the finished clusters in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator.

Risk factors

  • Hot baking sheet and bowl can cause burns.
  • Moisture introduced during melting can make the chocolate seize.