Chocolate Turrón Recipe
This easy-to-prepare, delicious chocolate turrón dish is made with chocolate, chopped almonds and puffed rice. Here's the recipe.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 8ounces (227 grams) semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 8ounces (227 grams) dark chocolate (60 percent cocoa)
- 2 ½ounces (70 grams) vegetable shortening, at room temperature
- 2 ⅘ounces (80 grams) puffed rice cereal
- 3ounces (85 grams) almonds , slivered or coarsely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Break up the baking chocolate and dark chocolate into pieces. (Baking chocolate usually has score marks to make breaking easier.)Step 3
Place in a medium-size glass mixing bowl with a tablespoon of water and heat in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.Step 4
Check the chocolate and stir. If not melted, return to oven and cook for another 30 seconds.Step 5
Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.Step 6
Add the vegetable shortening to the melted chocolate immediately and stir until shortening is blended into the chocolate.Step 7
Stir in the puffed rice and almonds.Step 8
Spread chocolate mixture into a mold approximately 5 by 7 inches. (Silicone molds work best. If no silicone mold is available, use a plastic storage container.)Step 9
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place turrón in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.Step 10
Remove and run a paring knife around the outside of the mold.Step 11
Twist container or mold to loosen turrón, then turn out onto a plate.Step 12
Cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick.Step 13
Serve and enjoy!