It’s Easter so that means we must fill our bellies with chocolate. Normally I’m the only one in this house who enjoys dark chocolate. Recently my husband Howard and son Ted have been enjoying the chocolate treats I have been making for Easter.
Therefore I thought I would make myself this little sweet treat. Then Howard and Ted found my chocolate slab and they too are now enjoy the fruits of my labour. It was a huge hit in our house. So that’s one less sweet treat for me and more for my little family. Oh well at least they are alive and eating. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Makes 1 large bar
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Small saucepan
- Stainless steal bowl or bowl that can be heated
- Stirring spoon
- Loaf tin or small baking tray
- Grease proof paper
Ingredients
- Dried apricots x 6 – 8
- Cashew nuts x 1 handful
- Cardamon x 4 – 5 pods
- Ground sweet cinnamon x 1 tsp
- Dark chocolate x 200g
Method
- Chop the apricots into quarters.
- Next chop the cashew nuts into small pieces as well and set aside.
- Put a small saucepan on the hob and add water to the base.
- Bring the water to the boil by turning the heat up to high.
- Next put a bowl on top of the saucepan.
- Break up the chocolate bar and put the pieces into the bowl on the saucepan.
- You may need to turn the heat down to a medium heat if the water starts to boil over.
- Stir the chocolate until it starts to turn to a liquid.
- Once the chocolate is a liquid add in the spices and continue to stir.
- When the spices are mixed in add in the chopped dried apricots and cashew nuts.
- Continue to stir the ingredients in the chocolate until everything is covered.
- Line a loaf tin or small baking tray with grease proof paper and oil to the base of the paper.
- Pour the chocolate mixture in and spread as evenly as possible across the base of the tin or tray.
- Put the tin or tray into the fridge and leave for at least two hours or overnight.
- When the chocolate is solid remove from the fridge and cut into chunks.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Apricots, Cashew Nuts and Cardamon Chocolate Slab was a big hit in our house. It was easy to prepare and cook. As I mentioned earlier it makes a yummy sweet treat or dessert for all the family. This can also be made as a yummy Easter gift for a friend or family members. Or you could try to stash it in the fridge and hope your family don’t find it. Good luck if you do decided to hid it!!! However you enjoy this chocolate slab, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx
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