From the ALMOND BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Makes 9 (1/4 cup) servings
These whole roasted almonds are coated in a combination of ground dried raspberries, white chocolate, puffed rice, chopped almonds, and a dusting of almond flour.
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces natural almonds, whole roasted
5 ounces white chocolate chips
0.25 ounces natural almonds, small chopped
0.15 ounces puffed brown rice
0.05 sea salt
0.25 ounces raspberries, freeze dried, crushed
0.75 ounces almond flour, blanched
NOTE: Measurements are in ounces. A conversion calculator can be used, if desired.
DIRECTIONS
1.Temper white chocolate over a double boiler. Reserve warm.
2.Place whole roasted almonds in a mixing bowl. Slowly add and stir 1/3 of the tempered chocolate to the almonds. Pan the almonds and chocolate, allowing chocolate to set up, creating a hard coating on each almond.
3.Add the second 1/3 coating of chocolate, along with the small chopped almonds, puffed brown rice, and sea salt. Pan the almonds and chocolate, allowing chocolate to set up, creating a hard coating on each almond.
4.Add the final 1/3 coating of chocolate, along with the crushed dried raspberries and blanched almond flour. Pan the almonds and chocolate, allowing chocolate to set up, creating a hard coating on each almond. Almonds will have a pebbled/speckled look.
5.Shake off any excess mixture.
6.Place Berries & Cream Almonds in a sealed container and store at room temperature or refrigerator.
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