1/4 cup of orange zest or crystallized fruit, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup of almonds, sliced
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of heavy cream
200g of dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup of orange zest or crystallized fruit, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup of almonds, sliced
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of heavy cream
200g of dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
Combine the orange zest, almonds, sugar, and flour
Add the heavy cream and mix well
Place (1 tablespoon) spoonfuls of the mixture onto a greased baking sheet, leaving 2cm between each one
Smooth out the tops with the back of a spoon
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown
Let cool slightly and remove from the baking sheet carefully
Place on a plate to cool completely
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler and drizzle only over the Florentines
Let set for a few minutes before serving, then use a fork to create a design
Yield: 16 units
Calorie count: 168 per unit
Note: To prepare ahead of time, store without the chocolate coating in an airtight container
On the day of serving, drizzle with melted chocolate.
