Mendiants: chocolate discs with dried fruit and nuts

Name: Mendiants: chocolate discs with dried fruit and nuts
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 7 oz dark chocolate; hazelnuts; walnuts; almonds; goji berries; grated coconut

Snacks

Very Easy

30 min

272 Kcal

Craving little chocolate treats topped with nuts and dried fruits? Try our mendiants! These chocolates are super easy to make and are part of the tradition of the 13 desserts of Provence enjoyed during the holiday season. Perfect for putting in small plastic bags to give edible Christmas gifts to your loved ones! Moreover, you'll find that this recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be vegan depending on the chocolate you choose (just make sure it's dairy-free). A great reason to make these mendiants that will suit all dietary preferences!

Ingredients

7 oz dark chocolate
hazelnuts
walnuts
almonds
go‍ji berries
grated coconut

Materials

silicone tray or parchment paper

Preparation

Melt the chocolate, and using a teaspoon, form little disks on the silicone tray or parchment paper.
Place crushed walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds on each disk. Add some goji berries as well.
Finish by sprinkling some of your mendiants with grated coconut.
Refrigerate for about 3 hours so that the chocolate hardens well.
Remove your mendiants from the tray or parchment paper.
And there you have it, your mendiants are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How should chocolate mendiants be stored?

Store your mendiants in an airtight container at room temperature, away from light and moisture. They will keep for several weeks.

Can I use other dried fruit for mendiants?

Yes, you can vary the toppings by using other dried fruit, such as apricots, raisins, or cranberries, according to your taste.

Where do mendiants come from?

Mendiants are a Provençal specialty and part of the traditional 13 desserts of Christmas. They symbolize the four mendicant orders, each represented by its respective dried fruit.