Snacking Chocolate with Roasted Kumquats and Pepitas
This snacking chocolate is full of flavor and color! It so easy to make and makes a lovely homemade gift.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/4 cup roasted kumquats
- 1/4 cup roasted pepitas
- 2 tsp sugar
- sea salt
Instructions
- Roast pepitas and kumquats first. See directions above or this post for more info.
- Set up double-boiler. Place a medium-sized sauce pan over medium high heat, fill with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Place a smaller pot or stove-top safe bowl nestled inside the larger pot. The bottom of the small pot or bowl should not touch the water. See note on using the microwave to do this.
- Add chocolate to the small pot or bowl and stir until melted, about 10 minutes.
- Pour melted chocolate onto a parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer. Use a rubber spatula to smooth it out if necessary.
- Place kumquats in a bowl and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with kumquats, pepitas and sea salt— pressing any kumquats down that might be protruding too much.
- Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes for chocolate to set. Then cut or break into desired-size pieces.
- Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry, location.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To melt chocolate in the microwave: place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted.