Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Special equipment needed:
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, stirring occasionally.
3. Once melted, stir in the chopped pecans and ground cinnamon.
4. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, making small circles.
5. Let the mendiant cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
6. Once hardened, remove the mendiant from the parchment paper and serve.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Room temperature
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 100
Total fat: 7g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Total carbohydrates: 9g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use milk or white chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate chips.
- You can use any type of chopped nuts instead of pecans.
- You can use any type of spice instead of ground cinnamon.
Variations:
- You can add dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins, to the mixture.
- You can sprinkle sea salt on top of the mendiant before it hardens.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to let the mendiant cool and harden completely before removing it from the parchment paper.
- You can store the mendiant in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Storage instructions:
Store the mendiant in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
Not applicable
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the mendiant on a platter or in a gift box.
- Wrap the mendiant in cellophane and tie with a ribbon for a homemade gift.
Garnishes:
- You can sprinkle additional chopped nuts or cinnamon on top of the mendiant.
Pairings:
- Serve the mendiant with a cup of coffee or tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- Not applicable
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chocolate mixture is too thick, you can add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash your hands and all utensils before handling the ingredients.
- Make sure to use a clean and dry baking sheet.
Food history:
Mendiant is a traditional French confection that is typically made with chocolate and nuts. It is named after the mendicant orders of friars who would beg for food and money.
Flavor profiles:
The cinnamon and pecans add a warm and nutty flavor to the rich and decadent dark chocolate.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the mendiant as a dessert or as a homemade gift.
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