Homemade Christmas Chocolates: Pleasure and Creativity
Homemade Christmas Chocolates are a delicious way to celebrate the holidays while adding a touch of originality to your sweets. Easy to make, these chocolate bites will please both young and old with their assortment of hazelnuts, almonds, and candied fruits. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with family, these treats can be customized according to your desires. Imagine chocolates enhanced with coconut or almond powder for an even richer flavor. Plus, the recipe requires only a little time and easy-to-find ingredients, making it an accessible culinary project. By making your own Christmas chocolates, you not only share a convivial moment in the kitchen but also wrap up memories in every bite. Ideal for dessert platters, gifts, or simply to enjoy at home, these chocolates will immerse you in the holiday spirit.
- Preparation time: 1 hour
- Cooking time: 5 mn
- Servings: for about 50 bites
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 100 g of vegetable shortening
- - 500 g of quality dark chocolate
- - An assortment of hazelnuts, almonds, rum
- - soaked raisins, candied fruits, and coconut
- - A pinch of vanilla powder
- - 1 generous tablespoon of thick cream
Preparation
1. In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate with the vegetable shortening over low heat, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. Then, add the vanilla and cream, and mix until smooth.
2. Prepare small paper molds 'for chocolate'. Carefully pour the chocolate mixture into these molds. Then, according to your preferences, insert a whole almond, a hazelnut, or a candied cherry, not forgetting the raisins if you like.
3. To vary the delights, you can also divide the mixture into several portions. In each container, add a bit of grated coconut or almond powder and mix well before pouring into the molds.
4. Let the chocolates harden in a cool place, but avoid the refrigerator so as not to alter the texture.
