Almond Chocolate Bar

I can provide you with the recipe for the Almond Chocolate Bar. This dessert is a true treat for chocolate lovers and comes in the form of a dense chocolate rectangle enriched with almonds. Let’s see how to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 250 g of good quality dark chocolate
• 100 g of butter
• 150 g of icing sugar
• 100 g of whole almonds
• 2 tablespoons of rum (optional)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder for decoration

Preparation

1. Start by toasting the almonds in a non-stick pan or in the oven until they are golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool and then coarsely chop.

2. Break the chocolate into pieces and melt it in a double boiler with the butter. Stir until smooth and lump-free.

3. Remove the chocolate from the heat and add the sifted icing sugar, mixing vigorously. If you decide to use the rum, add it at this stage and mix well.

4. Once the chocolate mixture is smooth and uniform, incorporate the chopped almonds.

5. Pour the mixture into a bar-shaped mold (or alternatively a loaf pan lined with parchment paper), level well, and let cool at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until the bar is completely solidified.

6. When ready to serve, unmold the bar and sprinkle with unsweetened cocoa powder for a final touch of flavor and an elegant presentation.

Curiosity

The Almond Chocolate Bar is an easily customizable dessert, as you can change the type of dried fruit or add spices such as cinnamon or vanilla for an extra touch. Remember that using high-quality chocolate is the secret to an exceptional final result. For an additional twist, you can accompany the bar with an orange cream or a red fruit coulis.