Chocolate, Cherry and Almond Slices
Irregularly shaped chocolate slice cake packed with crisp cookies and raisins.
Ingredients
macarons
50 g
shortbread/cookies
90 g
large raisins
150 g
candied cherries (cut into quarters)
50 g
dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa content)
450 g
butter (diced)
90 g
Amaretto almond liqueur (optional)
2 tbsp
sliced almonds
25 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the tray
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Prepare the biscuits and cookies
Crumble half of the macarons in your hands and place them in a large bowl. Add the remaining whole macarons to the bowl. Break the shortbread into 3 or 4 pieces and add them to the bowl. Add the raisins and cherries, then mix to combine.
3
Melt the chocolate
Melt the chocolate, butter, and optional liqueur in the microwave or over a double boiler. Remove the container from the heat and stir to combine. Let the mixture cool slightly.
4
Combine the mixtures
Pour the chocolate mixture over the biscuit and cookie mixture. Stir until all dry ingredients are fully coated in chocolate. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking tray.
5
Decorate
Sprinkle the blanched almonds over the top, pressing lightly to help them adhere to the chocolate-coated mixture.
6
Set and cut
Let cool completely until the mixture is fully set. Cut or break into long thin triangular pieces or large irregular squares.
