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Dark Chocolate Mendiants

Servings: 20 mendiants

Ingredients

  • 2 bars (6 oz total) of Endangered Species Cacao Nibs + Dark Chocolate
  • chopped nuts (pistachio, almond, pecans, pine nuts)
  • seeds (like pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, etc)
  • dried fruits (cranberries, dates, cherries, etc)

Instructions

  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • Break chocolate bars into pieces and place into heatproof bowl. Using a double broiler* set up, melt the chocolate pieces until smooth. (Alternatively you can microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth and completely melted.)
  • Use a spoon to scoop and drop melted chocolate into small rounds onto the parchment paper. By tilting the spoon steadily, the chocolate will form a natural circle. I used a large spoon to create ~2 inch wide mendiants.
  • Sprinkle each chocolate circle with toppings of your choice. Work quickly as the chocolate needs to be melted in order for the toppings to set.
  • Place the mendiants into the fridge to set faster. Once the chocolate hardens, the mendiants are set!

Notes

*To set up a double broiler, place a small pot of water on medium heat on the stove. Add the heatproof bowl on top, filled with the chocolate pieces. Stir the chocolate intermittently to allow for even melting. Take extra care to not let water boil over into the chocolate. Be careful handling the bowls as they will be extremely hot to the touch.
-For storage: place in sealed container in the fridge. Mendiants should be eaten within 4 weeks for best results!