Date And Chocolate Torrone Recipe

Name: Date And Chocolate Torrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz dried currants; 1/4 cup brandy; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chopped; 10.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped; 2 None large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 8 oz shortbread cookies, broken into chunks; 3.5 oz candied orange peel, finely chopped; 2.5 oz pitted dates, chopped; 1/3 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped; None None Cocoa powder, to dust

Servings: persons

2 oz dried currants
1/4 cup brandy
3/4 cup unsalted butter, chopped
10.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
2 None large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz shortbread cookies, broken into chunks
3.5 oz candied orange peel, finely chopped
2.5 oz pitted dates, chopped
1/3 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
None None Cocoa powder, to dust

1
Line base and long sides of two 9 x 4 inch loaf pans with parchment paper. Combine currants and brandy in a bowl; cover and set aside 1 hour.
2
Place butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Stir over simmering water until melted and smooth.
3
Beat eggs and sugar together until pale and thick. Stir in chocolate mixture, currants and brandy; gently fold in remaining ingredients until just combined.
4
Spoon into prepared pans and spread out. Cover surface with plastic wrap and smooth out; refrigerate overnight, until set.
5
Remove plastic wrap, turn out onto a board and dust with cocoa. Slice and serve, or cut in half lengthways and wrap to give as a gift.

960

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oz dried currants, 1/4 cup brandy, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chopped, 10.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped, and more.

Yes, Date And Chocolate Torrone falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Date And Chocolate Torrone

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