Chocolate with hazelnuts and dried apricots
12 servings
30 minutes
This French dessert is a true embodiment of sophistication and flavor harmony. Dark chocolate, with its rich, slightly bitter taste, pairs beautifully with crunchy roasted hazelnuts and the sweet honey-fruity note of apricots. This combination creates a rich texture and layered flavor that makes you savor every bite. The history of such chocolate bars traces back to the traditions of French chocolatiers who skillfully blended chocolate with nuts and dried fruits to highlight its depth. This dessert can be presented as an elegant treat with coffee, used as a refined delicacy at celebrations, or simply enjoyed in the cozy atmosphere of home. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible even for beginners, while its taste is worthy of the most discerning gourmets.
1
Rinse the dried apricots and dry them with paper towels.
- Dried apricots: 160 g
2
Place a silicone mat or parchment paper on the baking tray. Prepare a wide spatula.
3
Heat 300 g of chocolate in a water bath (the temperature should not exceed 41–43°C — check with a culinary thermometer). Remove from the water bath.
- Dark chocolate: 450 g
4
Add the remaining 150 g of chocolate to the melted chocolate and continue stirring until its temperature drops to 31–32°C.
- Dark chocolate: 450 g
5
Spread melted chocolate in a layer about 6 mm thick on the baking tray. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and dried apricots.
- Chopped roasted hazelnuts: 250 g
- Dried apricots: 160 g
6
Wait for the chocolate to set and gain shine. Break it into pieces.