Cherry-Almond-Chocolate Clusters

By Treebs

Ellie Krieger

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
• 6 oz dark or bittersweet chocolate (60% to 70% cocoa solids), finely chopped

Details

Adapted from google images

Preparation

Step 1

1.) In a medium bowl, toss together the almonds and cherries. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

2.) Melt half of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over slightly simmering water, over the lowest possible heat, stirring frequently; make sure the water is not touching the top pan. remove the double boiler from the heat, and stir in the rest of the chocolate until melted. Remove the top pan with the chocolate in it, gently wipe the bottom of it, and set aside for a moment. Replace the simmering water in the bottom pan with warm tap water. Put the pan of melted chocolate on top of the warm water. this will keep the chocolate at the right temperature while you make the clusters.

3.) Stir the fruit/nut mixture into the chocolate. Spoon out heaping tbsp size clusters of the chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet about 1" apart. Put them in the refrigerator to cool and set for about 20 minutes. Store and serve at room temperature.