Mixed Nuts Chocolate Medallions
If you have never made chocolates before, this chocolate medallions recipe is a perfect place to start! It comprises medallions of chocolate that are topped with toasted nuts and dried fruit. Whether you are looking for an easy dessert or snack, these chocolate medallions will fit the bill perfectly.
To make them, you simply pipe melted chocolate into medallions on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Then, once set, you garnish them with toasted nuts like almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pecans, and dried fruit before allowing them to sit in the fridge to solidify. The combination of rich chocolate and crunchy nuts will have you eating one chocolate medallion after the other.
What are Chocolate Medallions?
Chocolate medallions are homemade chocolates that are garnished with toasted nuts and dried fruit. You can use whatever type of chocolate you enjoy the most such as dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, and whatever nuts and dried fruit you have on hand. This version uses almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, and pistachio as each type of nut offers a different appearance, texture, and flavor.
Pro Tips
- Don’t over toast the nuts as you don’t want them to burn. You will know they are sufficiently toasted when they are fragrant smelling and light golden.
- Feel free to use whatever type of chocolate you prefer such as dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or milk chocolate.
- For dried fruit, you can use chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, raisins, and more.
- If you enjoy coconut and chocolate together, you can sprinkle coconut on top of each chocolate medallion as well.
What to Serve with Chocolate Medallions?
These chocolate medallions would be great served with coffee, tea, or even a dessert wine. They can also be served with other desserts such as cake, cookies, or ice cream.
Can I Use Different Types of Nuts?
Yes, while this chocolate medallion recipe includes several different kinds of nuts, you could easily use just one type or a few different types. Alternatively, you could also use other nuts such as cashews or Brazil nuts.
Can I Make Chocolate Medallions Nut-Free?
Yes, if you appreciate the beauty of these chocolate medallions but need them to be nut-free, you could replace the nuts with other ingredients instead. Seeds like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds would all be wonderful as they have different flavors and colors. You could also add toasted coconut flakes or chips on top in addition to dried fruit like dried cranberries, apricots, or dried cherries.
What Type of Chocolate Should I Use for Chocolate Medallions?
These chocolate medallions are particularly good with dark chocolate, but you could also use semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate, or milk chocolate if preferred.
How to Store Chocolate Medallions
You should store these chocolate medallions in a container in the fridge until you are ready to serve them. They should keep for several weeks.
Ingredients
How to Make Mixed Nuts Chocolate Medallions
Step 1: Place the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them in a 360 F/180 C oven for 10 minutes.
Step 1: Place the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them in a 360 F/180 C oven for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Melt the chocolate chips and allow the mixture to cool to 31 to 32 C. Place it in a piping bag. Pipe the chocolate into medallions on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently move the tray so the medallions level out.
Step 2: Melt the chocolate chips and allow the mixture to cool to 31 to 32 C. Place it in a piping bag. Pipe the chocolate into medallions on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently move the tray so the medallions level out.
Step 3: Garnish the medallions with the nuts and dried fruit. Allow them to sit in the fridge until they are firm, about 15 minutes.
Step 3: Garnish the medallions with the nuts and dried fruit. Allow them to sit in the fridge until they are firm, about 15 minutes.
Step 4: Serve the medallions once they are set.
Step 4: Serve the medallions once they are set.
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