Chocolate Mendiants using a Thermomix
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Imagine a world where chocolate reigns supreme and beggars become the most indulgent of treats! These Chocolate Beggars are not just a sweet delight; they're a whimsical nod to the classic French 'mendiants', traditionally made with chocolate discs topped with nuts and dried fruits, symbolizing the four monastic orders. With a sumptuous blend of dark chocolate, a hint of salted butter, and a generous sprinkle of dried fruits, these little discs of happiness will transport you straight to a Parisian café, where the only thing richer than the chocolate is the laughter around you. Fun fact: the term 'beggar' comes from the Latin word 'mendicus', aptly named since these treats were often offered to the poor! So, indulge your inner chocolate lover and let these beggars charm your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 200 g Milk chocolate
- 50 g Dried apricot
- 30 g Cashew nut
- 30 g Raisin
Steps
Melt Chocolate
- Add 200 g of milk chocolate in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 50°C / Speed 2.
- If not, mix for another minute at the same settings.
Prepare Dried Fruits
- Add 50 g of dried apricot in a bowl.
- Chop the Dried Apricots into smaller pieces, slightly smaller than a half-moon shape.
- Add 30 g of cashew nut, 30 g of raisin in the bowl.
Form Discs
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a container.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized amounts of the melted Milk Chocolate onto the baking paper.
- Spread each into a disc shape about 0.5 cm thick.
Add Toppings
- Transfer the content of the bowl on a preparation content.
- While the Milk Chocolate is still melted, place a piece of Dried Apricots, a Cashew Nut, and Raisins on each disc.
- Arrange them randomly, ensuring they are not aligned in the center.
Chill
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge during 30min.
Serve
- Once the chocolate mendiants are firm, peel them off the baking paper and serve.
- Serve Immediately.
