Chocolate Turrón Recipe

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Break up the baking chocolate and dark chocolate into pieces. (Baking chocolate usually has score marks to make breaking easier.) 

3. 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.

4. Step 4

   Check the chocolate and stir. If not melted, return to oven and cook for another 30 seconds.

5. Step 5

   Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.

6. Step 6

   Add the vegetable shortening to the melted chocolate immediately and stir until shortening is blended into the chocolate.

7. Step 7

   Stir in the puffed rice and almonds. 

8. 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.)

9. Step 9

   Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place turrón in ​the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.

10. Step 10

    Remove and run a paring knife around the outside of the mold.

11. Step 11

    Twist container or mold to loosen turrón, then turn out onto​ a plate. 

12. Step 12

    Cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick.

13. Step 13

    Serve and enjoy!