Dark chocolate florentines

Caramelised fruits, nuts and chocolate always make a great pairing. In this recipe, the buttery, creamy caramel is freshened up with cherries and orange zest. The dark chocolate base gives it a lovely snap and intensifies the taste sensation.
Level:
Easy

Florentines

Ingredients: Florentines

  • 2.2 lb
    caster sugar
  • 2.2 lb
    cream
  • 7.1 oz
    butter
  • 7.1 oz
    glucose
  • 2.2 lb
    orange peel slices
  • 7.1 oz
    glacé cherries
  • 2.2 lb
    flaked almonds

Preparation: Florentines

Boil the sugar, fresh cream, butter and glucose for 2 minutes until golden brown. Mix the orange peel, glacé cherries and flaked almonds. Arrange in round Silpats. Cook at 200°C.